Hemiancistrus sp "L128"

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Blue Phantom Pleco
Blue Phantom Pleco
Species Hemiancistrus sp "L128"
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 75.708 liters
75,708.236 mL

20 US Gallons (75.7L)

Size 17.78 cm

7.1-7 " (18-17.8cm)

pH 6.0 - 7.0
Temp. 295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R

298.15 K
77 °F
536.67 °R
22 -25 °C (71.6-77°F)

Water Hardness

6-16

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Blue Phantom Pleco, L128

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Can be aggressive and territorial to other plecs, should be the only plec in the tank. Peaceful towards other tankmates.

[edit] Diet

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How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

Similar to Hemiancistrus subviridis, and indeed may be a colour morph of this species. This fish has an inky black body, that looks blue in certain lights, with many small cream-yellow spots.

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Facts about Hemiancistrus sp "L128"
Availability Uncommon
Common name Blue Phantom Pleco , and L128
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Loricariidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 7 in (17.78 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 16  +
Maximum pH 7  +
Maximum temperature 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 20 US Gallon (75.708 liters, 75,708.236 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 6  +
Minimum temperature 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R)  +
Scientific name Hemiancistrus sp "L128"
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