Golden Vampire Plec Care Guide
Leporacanthicus heterodon
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Bioload Score
6000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 25.0 cm / 9.8"
- Temperature
- 26–30°C (79–86°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Carnivorous; primarily feeds on bloodworms, pellets, and pieces of fish.
Community Compatibility
Suited for tanks with large pieces of wood and caves, alongside similar-sized fish.
Good to Know
Golden Vampire Plecs are distinctive for their unique teeth and striking coloration, a highlight for many aquarists.
Gender Differences
Males develop longer odontodes on their pectoral fins.
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