L007 Vampire Pleco
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L007 Vampire
Descriptions:
- This species is somewhat territorial, so care must be taken when housing it with other nocturnal bottom-dwellers. This fish produces substantial waste, so regular water changes and powerful filtration are an absolute necessity for its aquarium.
- The Vampire Pleco is primarily nocturnal, but will often become active during daytime hours once established in an aquarium with plenty of driftwood, rockwork, and other hiding places. It is not an effective algae eater. It is not known to eat wood like some plecos (Panaque sp., etc.), but it may benefit from some supplementary wood (or bio-film and algae on driftwood). The Vampire Pleco will not eat ornamental plants, but it might inadvertantly destroy delicate plants with its movement as an adult. Feed the Vampire Pleco a diet of meaty live, frozen, and dry foods as well as vegetables such as shelled peas, spinach, zucchini and cucumber. It will also eat some fruits and boiled potatoes.
Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Leporacanthicus cf. galaxias.
- Common Names: Vampire Pleco
- Environment: Strong, well-filtered current is necessary, with plenty of caves and driftwood for hiding.
- Temperament: Generally peaceful, but territorial toward other plecos or members of their own species
Species: Hypancistrus sp
Scientific Name: Leporacanthicus cf. galaxias.
Common Name: Vampire Pleco
Origin: Rio Araguaya, affluent of Tocantins, Amazon system, Arunana, Goias, Brazil
Diet: Omnivorous
PH Range: Alkaline 6.5 – 7.5
Temperature: Tropical 24-30°c
Breed Type: Egg layer
Max Size: approximately 30cm
Sex: Un-sexed
Tank Set-Up:
- (Freshwater with open space and hiding spots which have alot caves/ driftwood)
Feeding Details:
- Feed the Vampire Pleco a diet heavy in both meaty and vegetable matter, including high-quality vegetable flakes, sinking algae wafers, and pellets. It will also appreciate being fed some fresh vegetables such as shelled peas, spinach, zucchini, and cucumber. Meaty foods such as bloodworms are definitely necessary for this species, especially in comparison to some other “pleco” species. This species requires a well-maintained aquarium with moderate to high water flow in order to thrive.
Compatible:
- Swordtails, Mollies, and Guppies, Neon Tetra.
Details:
- L007 Vampire Pleco 5-8CM
Can organise a Freight for Interstate.
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Queensland's
- South Australia.
- Western Australia. (Permit)
- Tasmania (Permit)
WE DO NOT SEND TO:
- Northern Territory
Prior to purchasing the Vampire Pleco:
- We offer Airport to Airport or Door to Door.
Please send us an email to sales@vincenzosaquatics.com.au for freight related cost and states regulations. if you have any questions about our range please send us an email to sales@vincenzosaquatics.com.au
