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)