Peckoltia oligospila

Alternative names

 * Brown Dot Peckoltia, L006

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.

Tank compatibility

 * This fish will be peaceful towards tankmates, but may be territorial towards other plecos and bottom-dwellers.

Diet

 * An omnivorous pleco that prefers a meaty diet of catfish wafers, brine shrimp and bloodworm and may also take spirulina.

Feeding regime

 * Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

 * Appreciates a spacious tank with good filtration, they like rock and wood decor with plenty of hiding places. Will not touch plants,

Behaviour

 * A peaceful, if somewhat territorial, pleco.

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.