L025
Unknown
Scarlet Pleco
Pseudacanthicus pirarara
L-number
L025
Size
40 cm
Temperature
26–30 °C
pH
5.5–7
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Xingu / Rio Iriri)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Pseudacanthicus pirarara (L025), often called Scarlet Pleco, is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Xingu / Rio Iriri). The species reaches about 40 cm, is best kept at 26–30 °C and pH 5.5–7. In the aquarium it mainly eats meat, shrimp, vegetables.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 26–30 °C and pH 5.5–7. Feed a varied diet of meat, shrimp, vegetables.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
meat, shrimp, vegetables
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Xingu / Rio Iriri)