Dekeyseria brachyura

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Butterfly Pleco
Butterfly Pleco
Species	Dekeyseria brachyura
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size
Size	13.97 cm 5-5.5 " (12.7-14cm)
pH	5.6 - 7.0
Temp.	298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R 301.15 K 82.4 °F 542.07 °R25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)
Water Hardness	6-16
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Herbivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Butterfly Pleco, Flounder Pleco, L168

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Ancistrus brachyurus, Peckoltia brachyura, Zonancistrus brachyurus

[edit] Sexing

Mature females are broader in the mid-section than males.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful pleco that does well in a peaceful community tank, is not overly territorial towards its own kind either.

[edit] Diet

A voracious algae eater that needs constant supply of algae, algae wafers and blanched vegetables. May nibble live plants if not enough food is provided.

[edit] Feeding regime

Supplement once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers a spacious well filtered tank with hiding places around bogwood and rounded river rocks.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful pleco.

[edit] Identification

This fish can be easily misindentified due to its chameleon-like tendancies! It has the ability to change colour depending on its surroundings, if it's on dark substrate it will appear almost black, but if it's kept on lighter substrate it will show its distinctive orange-white and black banded colouration. At night it will appear black.

Similar to L052, but the D brachyura's bands are more clearly defined.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish