All fish / Loricariidae

Lined Peckoltia

Peckoltia lineola

Also known as l202, l-202, lined clown pleco, peckoltia l202, striped peckoltia, lineola pleco, ペコルティア・リネオラ, L202

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A small suckermouth catfish with a dark brown body marked by fine pale lengthwise lines and banded fins. It stays compact, is peaceful with other fish and suits planted or rocky community tanks with good flow.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

9 cm

Temperature

25 to 30 °C

pH

6 to 7.5

Smallest tank

80 litres

Keep as

Singly or in a small group with plenty of caves

Diet

Omnivore: sinking pellets and wafers, frozen bloodworm and brine shrimp, blanched vegetables, soft wood

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

8 to 12 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Upper Orinoco basin, Venezuela and Colombia

Breeding

A cave spawner in which the male guards the eggs and larvae inside a tight tube or cave. It has been bred in aquariums but needs soft, warm, clean water and suitable caves, so it is not routine.

Good to know

Males defend caves against other bottom dwellers, so give one cave per fish. It was traded for years as L202 and is easily confused with similar lined Peckoltia species.