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L129
L129
Species	Hypancistrus debilittera
Family	Loricariidae
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L)
Size	7.62 cm 2.5-3 " (6.4-7.6cm)
sg	Freshwater
pH	6.4 - 7.6
Temp.	297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K 82.4 °F 542.07 °R24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)
Water Hardness	6-16 °d
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-8 years
Habitat	South America

Contents 1 Alternative names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

[edit] Alternative names

L129

[edit] Sexing

Mature females are broader in the mid-section than males.

[edit] Tank compatibility

This pleco can be territorial towards other plecos and other bottom dwellers, will be peaceful towards other tank mates.

[edit] Diet

This fish prefers a meaty diet of bloodworm and daphnia, may also take spirulina tabs.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Behaviour

A small territorial pleco, males are more territorial than females.

[edit] Identification

This fish has dark brown base colouration with fine yellow-cream bands. Rather large eyes compared with the body length.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish