Peckoltia sp. l147
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Category:
| Catfish_and_Bottom_Feeders |
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Distribution:
| America South; Port Carreno/Ayacucho. Venezuelan and Colombian llanos. |
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Main Ecosystem:
| Stream; Flowing streams and small rivers. |
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Temperament:
| Peaceful; Generally peaceful and retiring, but will be territorial towards other plecos.
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Diet:
| Omnivore; Omnivorous; feed with small frozen or live foods, vegetables, and processed foods such as algae wafers.
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Care:
| Provide a tank of at least 30 gallons, funished with rocks and driftwood for hiding places. Moderate current is appreaciated. Plants are beneficial but not mandatory, and substrate is not important.
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Potential Size:
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Male: 15cm
(5.9")
Female: 15cm
(5.9")
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Water Region:
| Bottom; Bottom. |
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Activity:
| Non Specific; Like most catfish, this species will become active whenever it senses food. |
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Gender:
| Like most Peckoltias, males have larger odontodes.
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Breeding:
| Accomplished in the hobby more than once. A difficult fish to spawn, as are most ex-"ancistomus" species. Apparently, there was little provocation for the pair to breed other than pristine water quality, heavy feedings, and high turnover.
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Comments:
| Almost never imported intentionally, L147 is most often found as a contaminant in shipments of wild-caught Clown Plecos (Panaque maccus). It is becoming fairly common if the hobbyist knows what to look for in a shipment of Clown Plecos - a spotted head instead of a striped one, wider stripes on the body, and more reddish overall coloration. |
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Main Colours:
| Orange,
Black,
Brown |
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Markings:
| Striped and Spotted |
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Image Credit:
| Cory Addict |
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