Fish Species
L201 Orinoco Angel Pleco
Hypancistrus sp. L201
About
A small black Hypancistrus covered in fine pale spots. L201 is an undescribed Orinoco form and should not be automatically identified as the larger Hypancistrus contradens. It prefers warm, clean, highly oxygenated water, numerous caves and a protein-rich omnivorous diet.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Hypancistrus sp. L201
Origin Region
Upper Orinoco basin, Colombia and Venezuela
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
10 cm | 3.9 in
Water Requirements
Amazon BasinTemperature
24–29°C
pH
5.5–7
GH Hardness
1–8dGH
KH Alkalinity
1–4dKH
Min Tank Size
100L
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