Scientific Name Hypancistrus sp. L260
Common Name L260, Queen Arabesque Pleco
Distribution Rio Tapajós, Pará, Brazil
Pronunciation hype an siss truss
Species Information
Size 90mm (3.5") SL
Sexing: Males slightly bigger, longer interopercular, pectoral odontodes than those on the female. Males also have plate odontodes. The hard ray of the pectoral fins are broader, head wider and longer. Males from this species also seems to have a belly that is marble (totally or partially), females however have all white bellies.
Habitat Information
Distribution Rio Tapajós, Pará, Brazil
Amazon, Tapajós (click on these areas to find other species found there)
pH 6.4 - 7.6
Temperature 23.0-28.0°C or 73.4-82.4°F (Show others within this range)
Other Parameters Water should not have any nitrites and as few nitrates as possible. Dissolved oxygen level as high as possible. Fast current.
Feeding A definite carnivore, and absolutely not an algae eater. Not picky, take a wide variety of live and frozen food such as bloodworms, brine shrimps, gammarus. Tablets, especially those with high percentage of Spirulina are also recommended.
Furniture Fine sand, as much cave as possible, the one in the current will be the preferred ones. Driftwood but only for aesthetic purpose as they don't chew it. Dim light Plants can be kept as L260 don't eat them.
Compatibility Peaceful but males will be territorial with each other in confined space.
Breeding Has been bred in captivity. Follow details in Shane's World article.
This is a unique opportunity for my last 5 Wild caught L399.
Price
$150 dollars each.
email me for my distribution list.
Please note the minimum order is 5 or more no exceptions. I don't sell only females or singles.
If you have any questions PM me or email me at unungy@gmail.com
Serious Inquires ONLY
Unungy's Imports
http://www.Unungy.com
Common Name L260, Queen Arabesque Pleco
Distribution Rio Tapajós, Pará, Brazil
Pronunciation hype an siss truss
Species Information
Size 90mm (3.5") SL
Sexing: Males slightly bigger, longer interopercular, pectoral odontodes than those on the female. Males also have plate odontodes. The hard ray of the pectoral fins are broader, head wider and longer. Males from this species also seems to have a belly that is marble (totally or partially), females however have all white bellies.
Habitat Information
Distribution Rio Tapajós, Pará, Brazil
Amazon, Tapajós (click on these areas to find other species found there)
pH 6.4 - 7.6
Temperature 23.0-28.0°C or 73.4-82.4°F (Show others within this range)
Other Parameters Water should not have any nitrites and as few nitrates as possible. Dissolved oxygen level as high as possible. Fast current.
Feeding A definite carnivore, and absolutely not an algae eater. Not picky, take a wide variety of live and frozen food such as bloodworms, brine shrimps, gammarus. Tablets, especially those with high percentage of Spirulina are also recommended.
Furniture Fine sand, as much cave as possible, the one in the current will be the preferred ones. Driftwood but only for aesthetic purpose as they don't chew it. Dim light Plants can be kept as L260 don't eat them.
Compatibility Peaceful but males will be territorial with each other in confined space.
Breeding Has been bred in captivity. Follow details in Shane's World article.
This is a unique opportunity for my last 5 Wild caught L399.
Price
$150 dollars each.
email me for my distribution list.
Please note the minimum order is 5 or more no exceptions. I don't sell only females or singles.
If you have any questions PM me or email me at unungy@gmail.com
Serious Inquires ONLY
Unungy's Imports
http://www.Unungy.com
