L052
Unknown
Butterfly Pleco
Zonancistrus sp.
L-number
L052
Size
12 cm
Temperature
26–30 °C
pH
5–7
Origin
Venezuela (övre Rio Orinoco)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Zonancistrus sp. (L052), often called Butterfly Pleco, is an L-catfish from Venezuela (upper Rio Orinoco). The species reaches about 12 cm, is best kept at 26–30 °C and pH 5–7. In the aquarium it mainly eats algae, biofilm, vegetables.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 26–30 °C and pH 5–7. Feed a varied diet of algae, biofilm, vegetables.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, biofilm, vegetables
Origin
Venezuela (övre Rio Orinoco)