L168
Difficult
Butterfly Pleco
Zonancistrus brachyurus
L-number
L168
Size
12 cm
Temperature
26–30 °C
pH
5.5–7
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Negro, Amazonas)
Temperament
Peaceful
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Zonancistrus brachyurus (L168), often called Butterfly Pleco, is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Negro, Amazonas). The species reaches about 12 cm, is best kept at 26–30 °C and pH 5.5–7. In the aquarium it mainly eats algae, biofilm, vegetables.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 26–30 °C and pH 5.5–7. Good oxygenation and clear water movement are recommended. Feed a varied diet of algae, biofilm, vegetables.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, biofilm, vegetables
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Negro, Amazonas)