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Spotted Peckoltia

Peckoltia braueri

Also known as l121, l-121, l135, l-135, brauer's peckoltia, spotted peckoltia pleco, peckoltia braueri pleco, brauer's pleco, ペコルティア・ブラウエリ, L121异型

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A small suckermouth catfish with a pale yellowish to tan body densely covered in dark spots, sometimes running into bands on the fins. It stays compact, is peaceful with other fish and suits planted or rocky community tanks with warm, soft water.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

10 cm

Temperature

25 to 30 °C

pH

5.5 to 7.2

Smallest tank

100 litres

Keep as

Singly or in a group with plenty of caves; males defend territories

Diet

Omnivore: sinking pellets and wafers, frozen bloodworm and brine shrimp, blanched vegetables, some algae

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

8 to 12 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Upper Rio Negro and Rio Branco basins, Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela

Breeding

A cave spawner in which the male guards the eggs and wrigglers inside a narrow cave. It has been bred in aquariums with soft, warm, well oxygenated water and is considered moderately challenging.

Good to know

Needs driftwood, caves and strong oxygenation with good water quality. Several similar spotted Peckoltia L-numbers are sold under this name, so identification can be uncertain.