Difference between revisions of "Hypancistrus debilittera"
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| − | + | :Mature females are broader in the mid-section than males. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| − | + | :This pleco can be territorial towards other plecos and other bottom dwellers, will be peaceful towards other tank mates. | |
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| + | :This fish prefers a meaty diet of [[bloodworm]] and [[daphnia]], may also take [[spirulina]] tabs. | ||
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| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :This fish prefers a well filtered tank with a sandy substrate and hiding places provided in bogwood and rounded river stones. Generally will not harm live plants. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A small territorial pleco, males are more territorial than females. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :This fish has dark brown base colouration with fine yellow-cream bands. Rather large eyes compared with the body length. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:14, 13 December 2017
L129
L129
Hypancistrus debilittera
57 Litres (15 US G.)
6.4-7.6cm (2.5-3 ")
Freshwater
6.4 - 7.6
24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Loricariidae
Contents
Sexing[edit]
- Mature females are broader in the mid-section than males.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- This pleco can be territorial towards other plecos and other bottom dwellers, will be peaceful towards other tank mates.
Diet[edit]
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- This fish prefers a well filtered tank with a sandy substrate and hiding places provided in bogwood and rounded river stones. Generally will not harm live plants.
Behaviour[edit]
- A small territorial pleco, males are more territorial than females.
Identification[edit]
- This fish has dark brown base colouration with fine yellow-cream bands. Rather large eyes compared with the body length.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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