Peckoltia sp. l147
| Common Names: | L147 |
| Synonyms: | Ancistomus sp. |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Category: | Catfish_Bottom_Feeders |
| Distribution: | America - South; Port Carreno/Ayacucho. Venezuelan and Colombian llanos. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Stream; Flowing streams and small rivers. |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Generally peaceful and retiring, but will be territorial towards other plecos. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Omnivorous; feed with small frozen or live foods, vegetables, and processed foods such as algae wafers. |
| Care: | Provide a tank of at least 30 gallons, funished with rocks and driftwood for hiding places. Moderate current is appreaciated. Plants are beneficial but not mandatory, and substrate is not important. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 15cm (5.9") Female: 15cm (5.9") |
| Water Region: | Bottom; Bottom. |
| Activity: | NonSpecific; Like most catfish, this species will become active whenever it senses food. |
| Gender: | Like most Peckoltias, males have larger odontodes. |
| Breeding: | Accomplished in the hobby more than once. A difficult fish to spawn, as are most ex-"ancistomus" species. Apparently, there was little provocation for the pair to breed other than pristine water quality, heavy feedings, and high turnover. |
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| Comments: | Almost never imported intentionally, L147 is most often found as a contaminant in shipments of wild-caught Clown Plecos (Panaque maccus). It is becoming fairly common if the hobbyist knows what to look for in a shipment of Clown Plecos - a spotted head instead of a striped one, wider stripes on the body, and more reddish overall coloration. |
| Main Colours: | Orange, Black, Brown |
| Markings: | Striped And Spotted |
| Mouth: | Sucking Disc |
| Tail: | Concave |
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| Image Credit: | ;Cory Addict |
| Submitted By: | Natalie |
| Contributors: | Natalie |
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