Coal Pleco (Hemiancistrus pankimpuju)
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Coal Pleco
Coal Pleco
Hemiancistrus pankimpuju
284 Litres (75 US G.)
25.4-38.1cm (10-15 ")
Freshwater
5.6 - 7.0
22.8-25.6°C (73 -78 °F)
2-20 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Loricariidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Coal Pleco, L350, Peruvian Lyre-tail
Origin
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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
- Quite a striking larger Pleco. Typical Pleco in shape with very long fin extensions on the upper and lower caudal lobes. The body is usually a deep brown to black with no markings although the belly may be slightly mottled. Although rare "deep water" fish have been found that are colourless, appearing to be white/pink in colour and lacking eyes, like the Blind Cave Tetra in that respect.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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