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Aqualand pets plus
| Family: |
L oricariidae
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| Species: |
Leporacanthicus galaxias |
| Common Name: |
Vampire Pleco, Galaxy Pleco, Tusken Pleco |
| Size: |
Up to 10 inches (25 cm) |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: southern tributaries of the middle and lower Amazon, Madeira, Tocantins and Guamá rivers; also known from the Ventuari River basin in the upper Orinoco drainage.
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| Diet: |
Omnivore; They will eat a variety of foods, not good for eating algae. |
| Behavior: |
Reclusive, Nocturnal, Peaceful towards most fish,
though they can be very territorial towards other bottom feeders. |
| Water: |
Temperature 72 to 79ºF (22 to 26ºC), pH range: 5.5 – 7.2; dH range: 5 - 19 |
| Care: |
Easy to intermediate. |
| Communities: |
Not with other bottom feeders.
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| Suitability: |
For the seasoned aquarist. |
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