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Name
Scientific name
Leporacanthicus galaxias
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Loricariidae
Summary
The galaxy plec, Leporacanthicus galaxias (L029), is a suckermouth catfish from the Amazon, Tocantins and other river basins in Brazil. Als…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
250mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 5.6–7
Hardness
0–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries
Not recorded
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Various river basins in Brazil, including the Amazon and Tocantins.
Habitat
A reophilic species that lives in rapids and other fast-flowing waters.
Aquarium size
It is territorial, so a tank measuring at least 120 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm48 ∗ 18 ∗ 18 in - ~243 litres~64 US gal is required to house one properly.
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: 22 – 26 °C72 – 79 °F pH: 5.6-7.0 Hardness: 0-10°H
Diet
Not a particularly vegetarian Loricariid, L. galaxias will accept most sinking dried foods, and also enjoys munching on meatier fare such as earthworms, prawns…
Behaviour and compatibility
Generally peaceful with species inhabiting other parts of the tank. In a biotope setup good tankmates include larger characins such as Anostomus, Hemiodus, Sem…
Sexual dimorphism
When viewed from above mature males have a noticeably longer and wider head than females. They also have a bigger dorsal fin and more numerous odontotes than f…
Reproduction
Has been bred in the hobby, but no details are available. It spawns in deep holes in river banks during the wet season in nature.
Notes
A very stylish looking plec, L. galaxias can also be seen for sale as the vampire or tusken plec. Both these names relate to features of morphology that are sh…
References
References
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