Dekeyseria sp "L052"

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Flounder Pleco
Flounder Pleco
Species	Dekeyseria sp "L052"
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L)
Size	12.7 cm 4.7-5 " (11.9-12.7cm)
pH	5.8 - 6.8
Temp.	297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R 299.817 K 26.667 °C 539.67 °R75 -80 °F (23.9-26.7°C)
Water Hardness	4-8
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Butterfly Pleco, Flounder Pleco, L052

[edit] Sexing

Mature females will appear broader in the mid-section than males when viewed from above.

[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

This pleco will accept most foods including catfish and algae wafers, blanched vegetables and live or frozen foods. May nibble algae and plants.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers a spacious well filtered tank with hiding places around bogwood and rounded river rocks. Does best in soft acidic water.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful pleco.

[edit] Identification

Can be mistaken for Dekeyseria brachyura, however, the L052 has a paler base colour, which is more orange on the D. brachyura, the stripes are more plentiful and less defined than the D. brachyura also.

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[edit] External links

• Planet Catfish