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L387 PECKOLTIA SP ORANGE 6 cm
Product Description
Scientific Name Peckoltia sp. (L387)
Common Name(s) L387
Pronunciation peck OLE tea ah
Etymology Named after Gustavo Peckolt, member of the Natural History Commission of Rondon.
Species Information
Size 120mm (4.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Sexing Males develop small teeth-like odontodes which adorn the leading pectoral fin rays and the back half of the fishes body. Females remain unadorned and have a wider girth across the body most evident when the area just behind the pectoral fins is viewed from above.
Husbandry Information
Feeding Omnivorous with a tendency towards meaty foods. Not an effective algae eater. Well fed individuals will not damage most plants.
Furniture Rock piles and wood tangles. Plants are not vital.
Compatibility Peaceful if a little territorial. As a rough guide give each fish a 12 inch square area well broken up with decorations.
Breeding Cave spawner
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