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Peckoltia sp. (L140)

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First reported in the German magazine DATZ in Sept. 1993. It has one L number (L140) and three LDA numbers (LDA061, LDA062). Can be quite variable in their colour markings due to stress or colour of substrate. Description: The Peckoltia genera possesses a medium sized mouth with the same amount of teeth in the lower and upper jaw. The lower end of the caudal fin is usually oblique and only slightly indented. Aquarium Care: No problem to keep and seem to be non-aggressive in a group of individuals. Should be kept in warm and soft to medium hard waters. Sexual Differences: Males have bristles behind the gill covers, on the pectoral fin spines and on the posterior part of the body. They also posses bristles on the upper caudal fin rays. Diet: Omnivores, easy to feed with frozen and live foods and also tablet and flake food. Should be kept at slightly higher temperatures and have a requirement for a higher oxygen intake.

Common Name:

L140, LDA061, LDA062, Peckoltia "White Tiger"

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

Brazil: Rio Tapajós, Pará.

Size:

12.0-14.0cm. (4¾-5½ins)

Temp:

26-30°c (79-87°f)

p.H.

5.5-7.0.

Reference:

All L-Numbers: Datz Special: Habitat, Care & Diet.
Seidel, I. 2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen, Germany 208 p.

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Peckoltia sp. (L140)

Peckoltia sp. (L140)
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