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Vermiculated Peckoltia

Peckoltia vermiculata

Also known as l-030, l030, vermiculated pleco, vermiculated clown pleco, peckoltia l30, tocantins clown pleco, ペクォルティア・ヴェルミクラータ, L030异型

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A small suckermouth catfish with a pale yellowish to beige body covered in a fine maze of dark brown worm-like lines. Its modest size, attractive pattern and calm nature make it a good choice for community tanks with moderate current.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

9 cm

Temperature

26 to 30 °C

pH

6 to 7.5

Smallest tank

80 litres

Keep as

Single or a group with plenty of caves

Diet

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

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

8 to 12 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Brazil: lower Tocantins River basin

Breeding

A cave spawner in which the male guards the eggs and wrigglers inside a narrow cave until they are free-swimming. It has been bred in aquaria, but warm, well-oxygenated, clean water and suitable caves are needed.

Good to know

Males can squabble over caves, so provide one per fish. Often confused with other vermiculated Peckoltia and Hypancistrus such as L-030 look-alikes.