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Name
Scientific name
Hypostomus cf. cochliodon
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Loricariidae
Common names
Spotted Cochliodon, L050
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The spotted cochliodon (L050), Hypostomus cf. cochliodon, is an undescribed suckermouth catfish of the Hypostomus cochliodon complex. Like …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
230mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 21–24°C, pH 6.3–7.2
Hardness
5–18dGH
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
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
No exact details known.
Habitat
If other members of this group are anything to go by, it will be found living in and around pieces of driftwood in flowing parts of rivers and streams.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm - ~243 litres.
Maintenance
A spacious tank is required, preferably with a sandy substrate. Provide hiding places in the form of some big chunks of driftwood (which it also feeds on, see …
Water conditions
Temperature: 21 – 24 °C pH: 6.3-7.2 Hardness: 5-18°H
Diet
Feeds mainly by rasping wood and will not do well without access to it. Studies of the Cochliodon group and of Panaque have found their guts full of wood parti…
Behaviour and compatibility
An amicable species that can be kept with a variety of tankmates provided its oxygen requirements are met. Larger characins, cyprinids, peaceful cichlids and o…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
Not known to have been bred in the hobby.
Notes
This undescribed species is part of the Hypostomus cochliodon complex, all of which were previously included in the genus Cochliodon. This is now considered a …
References
References
2 on this profile