L086(Oligancistrus sp.)

L086 (also known as LDA14) is a medium sized species with a dark brown body covered in small and somewhat widely spaced off-white spots.

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Fish information (behaviour and breeding):

Territorial towards its own kind and other plecs of similar shape and size, but peaceful towards other community fish. Requires a mixed diet including algae but also catfish pellets, algae wafers, bloodworms, small pieces of prawn and mussel, and perhaps also bogwood as a source of dietary fibre. Not bred in captivity.

Family Group:	L Numbers
Distribution	Brazil, Rio Tocantins
Temperature	24-26 C
Size	Up to 15 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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