Vittata pleco
Peckoltia vittata
Familie : Loricariidae
FischSüßwassercatfish
A small striped catfish, perfect for planted aquariums with current.
IUCN-Status
LC
Nicht gefährdet
Beschreibung
Peckoltia vittata is a catfish from the Loricariidae family, native to Brazilian rivers. It has an elongated body with dark vertical stripes on a light background. Like other Loricariidae, it has a sucker mouth and feeds mainly on algae and small invertebrates. It is a peaceful and discreet species that appreciates hiding places.
Lebensraum
Region :
Clear, fast-flowing rivers of Brazil
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Temperatur24–28 °C
pH6–7.5
GH5–12 °dGH
KH2–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 2 mg/L
Pflege
Schwierigkeit
2/5
Ernährung
Allesfresser
Min. Aquarium
60 L
Min. Gruppe
1
Endgröße
10 cm
Lebenserwartung
5 Jahre
Wesen
Peaceful
Vermehrung
Pflegehinweise
Requires well-oxygenated water with moderate to strong flow. A planted aquarium with driftwood and rocks is ideal. Feed with algae, vegetables, and bottom-feeder foods. Sensitive to water quality.