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Name
Scientific name
Dekeyseria picta
Described by
Authority Kner, Year 1854, Bracketed
Family
Loricariidae
Common names
Butterfly Plec, L168, L052
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The butterfly plec, Dekeyseria picta (L168), is a flattened loricariid catfish from the Rio Negro in Brazil. The Rio Orinoco fish traded as…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
140mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 25–28°C, pH 5.6–7
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Negro
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Rio Negro, Brazil.
Habitat
Flowing streams and tributaries. The water here is often tea-coloured, being heavily stained with tannins from decaying organic matter.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres.
Maintenance
This species needs well-oxygenated water, preferably with a high degree of movement. Provide lots of cover in the form of driftwood roots and branches, and if …
Water conditions
Temperature: 25 – 28 °C. pH: 5.6-7.0 Hardness: 2-12°
Diet
Primarily vegetarian, so the bulk of the diet should be composed of vegetable matter in both fresh (cucumber slices, blanched spinach etc.) and dried (algae wa…
Behaviour and compatibility
A decent choice for the community tank. In a biotope setup good tankmates include many characins, reophilic cichlids such as Retroculus or the African Steatocr…
Sexual dimorphism
Mature males develop longer odontotes along the nose and pectoral spines than females.
Reproduction
Not often achieved in the hobby, but by no means impossible. Use soft, acidic water and arrange the tank so there are as many caves and hiding places as possib…
Notes
Formerly known as Peckoltia brachyura or P. picta, this species is also known as the pretty peckoltia, flounder plec (in reference to its flattened shape) or c…
References
References
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