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Name

Scientific name

Hemiancistrus sp.

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Loricariidae

Common names

Blue Phantom Plec, L128

Photograph credits

All 1 credited

Summary

The blue phantom plec (L128) is a suckermouth catfish known only from the northern Rio Orinoco drainage in Venezuela. Its identity is unres…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

180mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 25–30°C, pH 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

Not recorded

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    Etymology

    Not written yet

    Distribution

    Known only from the northern Rio Orinoco drainage, Venezuela.

    Habitat

    Inhabits flowing waters with rocky substrates, where it lives amongst the rocks.

    Aquarium size

    120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres.

    Maintenance

    A stream-type setup with a gravel or sand substrate and rounded stones and rocks would simulate its natural biotope, but it's equally at home in a planted tank…

    Water conditions

    Temperature: 25 – 30 °C pH: 6.0-7.0 Hardness: 2-12°H

    Diet

    Feeds on aufwuchs and small aquatic crustaceans in nature. In the aquarium it proves omnivorous and will accept sinking dried foods, vegatable matter including…

    Behaviour and compatibility

    A decent choice for the community tank. In a biotope setup good tankmates include characins such as Anostomus, Hemiodus, Semaprochilodus and Metynnis species, …

    Sexual dimorphism

    Unknown.

    Reproduction

    Not thought to have been bred in the hobby. It's probably a cave spawning species, given its natural habitat.

    Notes

    This stunning species must surely rank among the most attractive Loricariids available in the hobby. There are several colour forms available, depending on col…

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