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Banded Dwarf Pleco

Banded Dwarf Pleco

Peckoltia sp."L 38"

Taxonomy

Order: Siluriformes

Family: Loricariidae

Origin: Brazil

Size

0-10 cm

The entire body of the male is significantly more densely covered with odontodes. Viewed from above, the head of the male is more pointed. Males generally appear slimmer.

Diet

Food

Frozen Food
Catfish Tabs

Water Parameters

Temperature (°C):0-35 °C

pH:6-7.2

Carbonate Hardness (dKH):0-30 dKH

Total Hardness (dGH):0-40 dGH

CO2 (mg/L):0-30 mg/L

Tank Requirements

Tank Length (cm):60-180 cm

Nano Tank:No