Fish Species
L260 Queen Arabesque Pleco
Hypancistrus sp. L260
About
A compact Rio Tapajós Hypancistrus famous for extremely fine white arabesque lines over a dark body. It is a cave-spawning, mostly nocturnal pleco that prefers warm, well-oxygenated water and protein-rich foods. Males may defend caves but the species is usually peaceful toward midwater fish.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Hypancistrus sp. L260
Origin Region
Rio Tapajós basin, Brazil
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
9 cm | 3.5 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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