Para Pleco (Peckoltia sabaji)

Scientific Name(s): Peckoltia sabaji, Ancistomus sabaji, Hemiancistrus sabaji

 

Common Name(s): Para Pleco

 

Family: Loricariidae

 

Species Type: Plecostomus

 

Maximum Size: 7 inches

 

Life Span: 15 years

 

Natural Habitat: South American Rivers and Streams

 

Minimum Tank Size: 29 gallons

 

Tank Region: Bottom of tank.

 

Possible Tank Mates: Other peaceful community fish

 

Description: A confunsing fish in terms of classification. Belonging, at one time or another, to the genera ancistomus and hemiancistrus, this fish is now regarded by several to be an entirely new genus. As a result of its relatively large range and its radical deviation form standard peckoltia procedure, one might consider the several L numbers making up the species as, in fact, separate species of fish all hailing from a collective, new genus.

 

Temperature Range 76°F - 82°F

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pH Range 6 - 8

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Hardness 5° - 15°

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Breeding Information: Accomplished, though difficult, or at the very least, uncommon. Hardness appears to be less of a decisive factor than many other loricariids. Details are unknown, however, it is apparent that this species is a cave spawner and does indeed spawn in a similar manner respective to most hypostomi tribe fishes.

 

Sexing Information: Very difficult to determine sex visually. Males tend to have slightly more orange coloration but this is just a general and unreliable trend.

 

Diet: Omnivorous - Will eat some meaty foods, but feed algae wafers/flakes/nori. Also include fresh vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, zucchini, pototoes, squash and peas.

 

Temperment: Peaceful community fish

 

Common Diseases: None specific to species.

 

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Para Pleco (Peckoltia sabaji)