L280 (Hypancistrus vandragti)

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L280

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L280

Hypancistrus vandragti

76 Litres (20 US G.)

3.8-4.3cm (1.5-1.7 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

5.8 - 7.5

23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)

6-16 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

5-8 years

Family

Loricariidae





Additional names

Dwarf Spiny Pleco

Additional scientific names

Micracanthicus vandragti


Origin[edit]

South America: Known only from the lower Ventuari River and the Orinoco River near its confluence with the Ventuari.


Environment specifics[edit]

Requires a spacious well filtered mature tank with good water flow. Plenty of caves are a must have for this fish.

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