All assigned numbers: LDA38, LDA42
Name: Hypostomus plecostomoides
Common Names: LDA38, LDA42
Location: Orinocco Basin, Columbia, Venezuela
Photos:
Appearance:
Compatibility: A peaceful but fairly large pleco
Sexing and Breeding: Males are larger and have longer fins
Diet: A woodeater, wood is required plus plenty of vegetables such as courgette, peas, capsicum, green beans, mushroom plus algae wafers
Water parameters: 24-29C PH 6-8
Not overly fussy about the water parameters but does require a large tank with good filtration and oxygen levels. Wood should be supplied in the aquarium
Max Size: 25-30cms
Bred by:
Additional Comments:
Belongs to the hypostomus/cochliodon family
Name: Hypostomus plecostomoides
Common Names: LDA38, LDA42
Location: Orinocco Basin, Columbia, Venezuela
Photos:
Appearance:
Compatibility: A peaceful but fairly large pleco
Sexing and Breeding: Males are larger and have longer fins
Diet: A woodeater, wood is required plus plenty of vegetables such as courgette, peas, capsicum, green beans, mushroom plus algae wafers
Water parameters: 24-29C PH 6-8
Not overly fussy about the water parameters but does require a large tank with good filtration and oxygen levels. Wood should be supplied in the aquarium
Max Size: 25-30cms
Bred by:
Additional Comments:
Belongs to the hypostomus/cochliodon family