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Dekeyseria sp "L052"
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| Flounder Pleco | |
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| Flounder Pleco | |
| Species | Dekeyseria sp "L052" |
| Family | Loricariidae |
| 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) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 5.8 - 6.8 |
| Temp. | 297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R 299.817 K |
| Water Hardness |
4-8 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
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[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.
