Peckoltia vittata

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Candy Striped Pleco
Candy Striped Pleco
Species Peckoltia vittata
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 5.6 - 7.0
Temp. 295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R

299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R
22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

2-20

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Candy Striped Pleco, Common Peckoltia, L015

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Chaetostomus vittatus

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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Facts about Peckoltia vittata
Availability Uncommon
Common name Candy Striped Pleco
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Loricariidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 4 in (10.16 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 20  +
Maximum pH 7  +
Maximum temperature 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 15 US Gallon (56.781 liters, 56,781.177 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 2  +
Minimum pH 5.6  +
Minimum temperature 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R)  +
Scientific name Peckoltia vittata
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