Difference between revisions of "Peckoltia oligospila"
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| + | :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. | ||
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| + | :This fish will be peaceful towards tankmates, but may be territorial towards other plecos and bottom-dwellers. | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :An omnivorous pleco that prefers a meaty diet of catfish wafers, [[brine shrimp]] and [[bloodworm]] and may also take [[spirulina]]. | ||
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| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | :Appreciates a spacious tank with good filtration, they like rock and wood decor with plenty of hiding places. Will not touch plants. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A peaceful, if somewhat territorial, pleco. | ||
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| + | == 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. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:14, 13 December 2017
Brown Dot Peckoltia
Brown Dot Peckoltia
Peckoltia oligospila
57 Litres (15 US G.)
7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.2
23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)
10-15 °d
1:1 M:F
6-12 years
Family
Loricariidae
Contents
Additional names
- Brown Dot Peckoltia, L006
Additional scientific names
- Chaetostomus oligospilus
Sexing[edit]
- 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[edit]
- This fish will be peaceful towards tankmates, but may be territorial towards other plecos and bottom-dwellers.
Diet[edit]
- An omnivorous pleco that prefers a meaty diet of catfish wafers, brine shrimp and bloodworm and may also take spirulina.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Appreciates a spacious tank with good filtration, they like rock and wood decor with plenty of hiding places. Will not touch plants.
Behaviour[edit]
- A peaceful, if somewhat territorial, pleco.
Identification[edit]
- 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.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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