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Name
Scientific name
Aphanotorulus emarginatus
Described by
Authority Valenciennes, Year 1840, Bracketed
Family
Loricariidae
Common names
Red Fin Thresher Plec, L035, L011, L108, L116
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
The red fin thresher plec, Aphanotorulus emarginatus, is a suckermouth catfish from the Amazon region of Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
400mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 25–28°C, pH 6.4–7.2
Hardness
5–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Amazon
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Widely distributed throughout the Amazon region in Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. Of the L numbers, three are Brazilian in origin. L011 hails from the Rio …
Habitat
It lives in flowing, highly oxygenated waters running over sandy substrates that are scattered with rocks and stones.
Aquarium size
48" x 18" x 18" (120cm x 45cm x 45cm) - 243 litres is just about adequate for a single fish, but a much bigger tank would be needed to house more than one of t…
Maintenance
A spacious tank is required, preferably with a sandy substrate. Provide hiding places and shade with some big chunks of driftwood and smooth rocks. Dim lightin…
Water conditions
Temperature: 25 – 28 °C. pH: 6.4-7.2 Hardness: 5-10°H
Diet
An unfussy feeder, it will accept most foods. Offer regular feedings of greens such as cucumber, courgette, blanched spinach etc., as well as dried, live and f…
Behaviour and compatibility
A peaceful species that can be kept with a variety of tankmates, such as larger characins, cyprinids, peaceful cichlids and other catfish. It's surprisingly no…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
Unreported in the hobby.
Notes
This attractive species is often seen for sale at around 3-4" in length (often as Hypostomus cf. emarginata or H. emarginatus), but given its adult size, its n…
References
References
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