L013(Peckoltia sp.)

An attractive medium-sized plec with a pale body covered with small dark patches. There is a distinct orange tinge to the dorsal fin. An omnivorous species, this fish will eat some algae and sliced vegetables such as courgette, but also appreciates small invertebrates such as bloodworms. This species is sometimes put in the genus Ancistomus by hobbyists, though scientifically it remains within Peckoltia.

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Fish information (behaviour and breeding):

Peckoltia are territorial, but can be kept in groups if provided with sufficient space. a "plot of land" about 30cm by 30cm should be adequate for each fish, and ideally keep either singly or in groups of three or more. Males have bristly odontodes on the pectoral fins, which females lack. This feature will only be obvious on mature specimens. Has been bred in aquaria, and spawns in a cave in much the same way as Ancistrus spp.

Family Group:	L Numbers
Distribution	Brazil, Rio Xingu
Temperature	25-30C
Size	Up to 20 cm
Water Parameters	Adaptable, but avoid extremes
Water PH	6.5-7.5

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Useful sources of information:

DATZ are the original source of L number information.
Other information on L numbers can be found from the book All L Numbers published by Aqualog.
On the web, a comprehensive source of information on L Numbers and catfish can be found at www.planetcatfish.com and also www.scotcat.com

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