Weberi Pleco (Pterygoplichthys weberi)
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Weberi Pleco
Pterygoplichthys weberi
151 Litres (40 US G.)
17.8-20.3cm (7-8 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
25.6-26.7°C (78 -80 °F)
6-12 °d
1:1 M:F
8-10 years
Family
Loricariidae
Contents
Origin
- South America: Rio Marañon, Rio Ucayali, Rio Caquetá and upper Rio Amazonas drainages of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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