One of several strikingly marked black and white species of Hypancistrus from the Rio Xingu in Brazil, the L066 King Tiger Pleco inhabits rocky areas of warm, fast-moving water. In the aquarium, they need excellent water quality and do best when provided lots of cover in the form of caves or driftwood. A carnivore, they should be fed protein rich foods like frozen bloodworms, carnivore pellets, or gel diets. Like most plecos from the region, they will do best at warmer temperatures (80-85F) and plenty of current.
- Species – Hypancistrus sp
- Common Name – King Tiger Pleco
- Origin – Rio Araguaya, affluent of Tocantins, Amazon system, Arunana, Goias, Brazil
- Diet – Omnivorous
- PH Range – Alkaline 6.5 – 7.5
- Temperature – Tropical 24-29°c
- Breed Type – egg layer
- Max Size – approximately 10cm
- Sex – Un-sexed
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