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Name
Scientific name
Hypostomus regani
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Loricariidae
Common names
Giant White Spot Plec
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The giant white spot plec, Hypostomus regani, is a large suckermouth catfish from Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina. It is very hardy…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
400mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6–7
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
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina.
Habitat
No specific details are available.
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: 24 – 28 °C pH: 6.0-7.0 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 territorial wit…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
Unreported in the hobby.
Notes
An attractive and very hardy larger plec.
References
References
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