Hypancistrus Sp. L201 (Orinoco angel pleco) – ADULT BREEDING COLONY

Orinoco angel pleco, it is an uncommon freshwater pleco that displays a striking pattern and stays a very manageable size!Itis a member of theLoricariidaefamily of South American suckermouth catfishes. Suit for the planted or nano aquarium.Coburg Aquarium stocks a variety ofLive fishandAquarium Products, 100% safeshipped to your door.

Features ofOrinoco Angel Pleco:

• Black body with large white polka dots
• Easy to care for, and are a bit smaller than some of their relatives
• It is not an effective algae-eater like other plecos.

The Best Aquarium Size for Orinoco AngelPleco:

Orinoco Angel Plecocando well in a tank of 50Lor larger. However, it depends on the size of your pelco. Also, if you want toset up a community tank, you have to increase the tank size.

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Tank Mate Compatibility:

TheOrinoco Angel Pleco is a peaceful fish. It is easy to combine with other fishes, but take note that it is also territorial and can be antagonistic against a member of the same genus.

• Tetras
• Corydoras
• Discus
• Apistogramma
• Snails

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Feeding :

Feed the Orinoco Angel Pleco a diet heavy in both meaty and vegetable matter, including high-quality vegetable flakes, sinking algae wafers, and pellets. Meaty foods such as bloodworms are definitely necessary for this species. We recommend theAlgae Wafers from Hikari,Fluval Bug Bites Algae Crisps,Vitalis Catfish PelletsandSera Catfish Chips Wafers with Wood.

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PlecoTank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

Afiltration systemis necessary.In the tank, you have toremove the wastesas early as possible. With the help of a strong filtration system, this task becomes easy.Make sure the filter matches with your tank size.

Here are some great ones to consider:

• 307 Performance Canister Filter By Fluval
• Classic External Canister Filter 2215 (350)By EHEIM
• Aqua One 1000 External Canister Filter

Air Pumps or Bladders

Air pumps or bladders are recommended. Thewater flow ofPlecos natural habitat is a bit fast, so come up with an aquarium set-up that provides strong current. You can search for an idealPumpfor your tank in our online shop.

Heater

Heatermay needed in winter, the ideal tank temperature is 22 – 30 C. Thermometer is recommended to monitor the water temperature.

Plants forPlecos

Plecos dont eat plants or remove them from roots, so you can add some expensive plants too. But never crowd the space with numerous plants.

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Decorations forPlecos

You may put some driftwood, rock caves,terra cotta spots or tubes in the aquarium.They love staying hidden in holes.

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Lighting

Install a safe aquariumlighting systeminside so that you can keep an eye on the fish when feeding them. Sufficient light is also important for the growth of your live plants.

Substrate

Sandand Dark Gravels arethe recommended substrate for Plecos.

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