Name: Pterygoplichthys/Glyptoperichthys weberi
Location: South America: Rio Marañon, Rio Ucayali, Rio Caquetá and upper Rio Amazonas drainages of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru
Photos:
Above 4 photos are of a juvenile weberi
Appearance: As with other Pterygoplichthys, should have more than 10 rays in the dorsal fin.
Compatibility:
Sexing and Breeding: Sexing most likely by inspecting the genital papillae
Diet: This omnivorous and unproblematic fish eats just about anything: vegetables (cucumber, egg plant/aubergine, zucchini, lettuce, peas, preboiled spinach), any type of prepared food that reaches the bottom (pellets), meaty foods such as shrimp, mussels and pieces of fish fillet, and in many cases even carrion.
In many cases, algae (especially soft brown) will be eaten immediately, and lots of people keep this fish to 'de-algaefy' their tank..
Water parameters: PH 6-8 Temp 24-29c
Max Size: 30cms
Additional Comments:
Link to info on fishbase.org Pterygoplichthys weberi
Location: South America: Rio Marañon, Rio Ucayali, Rio Caquetá and upper Rio Amazonas drainages of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru
Photos:
Above 4 photos are of a juvenile weberi
Appearance: As with other Pterygoplichthys, should have more than 10 rays in the dorsal fin.
Compatibility:
Sexing and Breeding: Sexing most likely by inspecting the genital papillae
Diet: This omnivorous and unproblematic fish eats just about anything: vegetables (cucumber, egg plant/aubergine, zucchini, lettuce, peas, preboiled spinach), any type of prepared food that reaches the bottom (pellets), meaty foods such as shrimp, mussels and pieces of fish fillet, and in many cases even carrion.
In many cases, algae (especially soft brown) will be eaten immediately, and lots of people keep this fish to 'de-algaefy' their tank..
Water parameters: PH 6-8 Temp 24-29c
Max Size: 30cms
Additional Comments:
Link to info on fishbase.org Pterygoplichthys weberi