Peckoltia oligospila

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Brown Dot Peckoltia
Brown Dot Peckoltia
Species	Peckoltia oligospila
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L)
Size	10.16 cm 3-4 " (7.6-10.2cm)
pH	6.5 - 7.2
Temp.	296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 300.15 K 80.6 °F 540.27 °R23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)
Water Hardness	10-15
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	6-12 years

[edit] Alternative names

Brown Dot Peckoltia, L006

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Chaetostomus oligospilus

[edit] Sexing

Males develop small teeth-like odontodes which adorn the leading pectoral fin rays and the back half of the fishes body. Females remain unadorned and have a wider girth across the body most evident when the area just behind the pectoral fins is viewed from above.

[edit] Tank compatibility

This fish will be peaceful towards tankmates, but may be territorial towards other plecos and bottom-dwellers.

[edit] Diet

An omnivorous pleco that prefers a meaty diet of catfish wafers, brine shrimp and bloodworm and may also take spirulina.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Appreciates a spacious tank with good filtration, they like rock and wood decor with plenty of hiding places. Will not touch plants,

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful, if somewhat territorial, pleco.

[edit] Identification

An attractive small pleco that has a pale brown base colour covered in darker brown spots. The tips of the caudal, dorsal and pectoral fins may have hints of orange.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish