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Hemiancistrus sp. (L476) |
Image contributors to this species: |
Erlend D. Bertelsen (1) |
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Relevant Information: |
Habitat: Inhabits fast-moving, warm, acidic waters. Aquarium Care: In the aquarium, they will do best in moderately soft, warm, well-oxygenated water with plenty of hiding places and moderate to strong current. This species requires excellent water quality to thrive so large frequent water changes should be considered necessary. As with the Peckoltia species they are no problem to keep and seem to be non-aggressive in a group of individuals. Peaceful, but can be territorial towards other plecos. Diet: Vegetarian with added tablet foods and fine to mediam sized live and frozen foods such as mosquito larvae and brine shrimp. |
Common Name: |
L476, Black Phantom Pleco |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Rio Uapes and upper Negro in Colombia and Venezuela. |
Size: |
22.5cm. (9ins) |
Temp: |
25-28°c (77-83°f.) |
p.H. |
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6.5-7.5. |
Reference: |
Seidel, I.
2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen,
Germany 208 p. |
Family: Loricariidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
 Hemiancistrus
sp. (L476) |
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