Ours readily consume algae wafers as well as zucchini cut into 1/4" coins and stuck on a fork so it sinks.
Even though they are carnivores, they do need some veggies in their diet to balance things out. They also enjoy rasping on large sinking pellets and wafers. They appreciate meaty frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms. These fish will only eat sinking foods, which they rasp from the floor of the tank. When kept in warmer water, oxygen saturation is compromised, so water movement and clean water become especially important in order to keep enough oxygen available for these plecos.ĭiet: Peaceful Carnivore: All Hypancistrus species we are aware of are carnivores. However, we know several aquarists, including ourselves, who are keeping several thriving Hypancistrus species long term in the upper 70's F with simple sponge filters and box filters. They are reputed to like warm water from the low to mid 80's F. In our aquariums, they appreciate high flow and require clean, well oxygenated water in order to thrive. Specific Care Requirements: Hypancistrus plecos generally come from swiftly flowing waters that are clean and rich in oxygen. So, for happy plecos, provide several cave options so each individual fish can find a satisfactory home to claim as their own. If insufficient caves are provided, these plecos will continuously battle for the best homes and can do serious damage to each other. If appropriate caves are not provided, the plecos are likely to experience prolonged stress which will compromise their health. The caves should be small enough to be a somewhat snug fit. In our aquariums, providing lots of cave options for our plecos helps them feel secure.
They are a bit smaller than other plecos, which can be a problem if kept in a. They also use these caves as spawning sites. The average size of the Zebra pleco is between 3-4 inches when fully grown. When threatened, they squeeze in tight, expand their bodies, and spread their fins to avoid being dislodged. These fish each claim a cave and retire to it to rest and escape threats.
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Setup Considerations: These fish's natural environments are full of rocks with lots of crevices and caves. However, it is still a very nice fish and a good option for someone who does not want to break the bank.
The "B" form of the L173 has less black/white contrast than the L173. The origins of the L173B fish are not completely understood, so the "B" line is kept separate from other L173 lines in order to avoid muddying the genetics. It is much more widely available than the L173 line. Overview: This is the line which was famously designated "L173B" by Aquarium Glaser. Max Size: 3-5", depending on which source you want to believe. Estimated Size at Shipping: 2.25-2.75" give or take a bit
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