Peckoltia oligospila
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| Brown Dot Peckoltia | |
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| Brown Dot Peckoltia | |
| Species | Peckoltia oligospila |
| 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 | 6.5 - 7.2 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 300.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-15 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
6-12 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Brown Dot Peckoltia, L006
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Chaetostomus oligospilus
[edit] Sexing
- Males develop small teeth-like odontodes which adorn the leading pectoral fin rays and the back half of the fishes body. Females remain unadorned and have a wider girth across the body most evident when the area just behind the pectoral fins is viewed from above.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This fish will be peaceful towards tankmates, but may be territorial towards other plecos and bottom-dwellers.
[edit] Diet
- An omnivorous pleco that prefers a meaty diet of catfish wafers, brine shrimp and bloodworm and may also take spirulina.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Appreciates a spacious tank with good filtration, they like rock and wood decor with plenty of hiding places. Will not touch plants,
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful, if somewhat territorial, pleco.
[edit] Identification
- An attractive small pleco that has a pale brown base colour covered in darker brown spots. The tips of the caudal, dorsal and pectoral fins may have hints of orange.
