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Name
Scientific name
Leporacanthicus joselimai
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Loricariidae
Common names
Sultan Plec, L264
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The sultan plec, Leporacanthicus joselimai (L264), is a suckermouth catfish from the Rio Tapajós in Brazil. It lives in rapids and other fa…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 25–27°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Rio Tapajós, Brazil.
Habitat
A reophilic species that lives in rapids and other fast-flowing waters amongst rocks or driftwood snags.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres.
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: 25 – 27 °C. pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: 2-15°H
Diet
These prefer a meaty diet, which can consist of live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, chopped mussel and prawn and sinking dried foods. Algae and other vege…
Behaviour and compatibility
Ideal tankmates include characins, peaceful South American cichlids and catfish such as Corydoras and other small Loricariids. In a biotope setup with a lot of…
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 achieved in the hobby, but unfortunately I haven't read the report. It's a cave spawner and presumably this occurs in a similar fashion to Ancistrus b…
Notes
Leporacanthicus species are commonly referred to as "vampire plecs". This is derived from the unique upper jaw dentition exhibited by members of this genus, un…
References
References
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