Queen Arabesque Pleco Care Guide
Hypancistrus
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Bioload Score
4000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 12 cm / 4.7"
- Temperature
- 26–30°C (79–86°F)
- pH Range
- 6 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that favours meaty foods, algae-based foods and sinking vegetable matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, Corydoras and other calm, non-competitive bottom dwellers.
Good to Know
The Queen Arabesque Pleco is commonly traded as L260, a code referring to its collection and identification number in the popular Hypancistrus lineage.
Gender Differences
Males usually develop a broader head and more pronounced odontodes and bristles, while females tend to be rounder-bodied with a shorter head.
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