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Family: | LÂ oricariidae |
Species: |
Hypancistrus sp. (L 004, L 005) |
Common Name: |
Angelicus Pleco |
Size: | 4.5 inches (11cm) |
Habitat: | SOUTH AMERICA: Brazil. |
Diet: | Omnivorous, High amounts of vegetable matter, and can be supplemented with fruit, vegetables, pellets and bits of fish, algae wafers and live foods. |
Behavior: | Bottom opportunistic feeder, territorial. |
Water: | Temperature of 71°F to 82°F (22°-28° C) , pH range: 6.6– 7.6; dH range: 5 12 |
Care: | Easy to keep. Needs frequent water changes. |
Communities: | Best not kept with other plecs at all, larger but not aggressive mid to top swimming fish tank mates should be fine. |
Suitability: | Good for all with consideration of care. |
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