How many l number plecos are there?
There are 600 Documented L-numbers currently, so picking the right one for your tank can be tricky. It is best to think in terms of how big your set up is going to be or how big it already is, most species of Pleco reach around 20cm size with the largest common Pleco reaching a whopping 24” in size.
What is the rarest Pleco?
LDA105 – Typhoon Pleco – Pseudacanthicus sp. – One of the rarer plecos in the hobby, the Typhoon is also one of the prettiest. Large, carnivorous and territorial; this is an awesome fish – just expect to pay a lot for one if you find one… but they are well worth it!
How many Pleco should be kept together?
Compatibility. Can be kept with community fish; keep only one Pleco per tank.
What is the L number?
An L-number is not a formal scientific designation, but it allows people to identify various loricariid catfish by a “common name” before the fish is officially described. When a loricariid receives an official scientific name, the L-number (or numbers) is retired; best practice is then to use the scientific name.
How big do Green Phantom Plecos get?
Overview
| Synonyms | None |
|---|---|
| Maximum Size | 22cm (8.7”) |
| Water Parameters | Soft, slightly acidic water is best long term. pH: 6.0-7.2, dH: up to 12 degrees. |
| Temperature | 24-28 deg C (75-82 deg F) |
| Compatibility | Softwater community |
What makes a bushy nose pleco Super Red?
The Super Red Bushy Nose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) is produced from selective breeding of the naturally occurring red color variant of the Bush Nose Pleco. Through selective line breeding of Bushy Nose Pleco that exhibited more red coloration than brown, the Super Red variant was developed.
Where can I find a super red bristlenose pleco?
However, some large-scale shrimp suppliers breed Super Red Bristlenose Plecos in the same pools they use for shrimp breeding. The Super Red Bristlenose Pleco is primarily nocturnal, but will often become active during daytime hours once established in an aquarium with plenty of driftwood, rockwork, and other hiding places.
What kind of habitat does the bushy nose pleco live in?
Super Red Bushy Nose Pleco native habitat, distribution, behavior & aquarium compatibility. The Super Red Bushy Nose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) is produced from selective breeding of the naturally occurring red color variant of the Bush Nose Pleco.
How big of an aquarium does a pleco need?
This smaller size makes for a much more manageable (and less messy) pleco that can thrive permanently in a well-maintained aquarium as small as 30 to 40 gallons. Male plecos may be somewhat territorial with other males of their species, but disputes can usually be diffused by providing ample territory and hiding places for each fish.
