Fish Species
L29 Galaxy Pleco
Leporacanthicus galaxias
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AI Overview L029 - Galaxy Pleco - "Leporacanthicus galaxias" – 1 Fish 2 ... The L29 Galaxy Pleco (Leporacanthicus galaxias) is a striking, carnivorous, South American armored catfish originating from the Rio Tocantins and surrounding basins in Brazil. Known for its dark, star-spotted appearance, it grows to roughly 8–12 inches ( ), requiring a large, well-filtered, well-oxygenated tank of at least 50–75 gallons.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Leporacanthicus galaxias
Origin Region
Orinoco River Basin, Venezuela
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
12 cm | 4.7 in
Water Requirements
South American RiversTemperature
24–29°C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH Hardness
4–10dGH
KH Alkalinity
3–6dKH
Min Tank Size
120L