Candy Striped Pleco (L - 015) Peckoltia vittata



Fish Statistics
Minimum Tank Size:150 litres
Diet:Omnivore
Origin:South America
Temp (C):22-26 C
Max Size:10cm
Family:Loricariidae
Temperament:Peaceful
pH:6.5 - 7.0
Care Level:Moderate

The Candy Striped Pleco comes from the rivers and tributaries of South America. It is a dark brown in color with yellow stripes covering the entire body and fins. Candy Striped Pleco make good additions to any community aquarium.
Planted aquariums with hearty, fast-growing plants, high aeration, and water movement provide for a healthy environment. Rocks and driftwood help to accent a natural habitat and provide hiding spaces to cut down on stress for the Candy Striped Pleco. A recommended minimum tank of 150 litres should be provided to house this fish.

The breeding habits and the difference between sexes of the Candy Striped Pleco are unknown.

Feeding the Candy Striped Pleco is not difficult since it is not a finicky eater. Feeding off the bottom of the aquarium, it gets most of its nutrition from left over food and algae. If there is no algae or left over food present, supplement with high quality flake food, sinking carnivore pellets, freeze-dried bloodworms, and tubifex.
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