Zebra Pleco (Hypancistrus zebra)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

23–26 °C

pH

6–7.5

Dureza GH

5–18 dGH

Tamaño adulto

5.2–7.7 cm

Tanque mínimo

71 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful giant of the bottom, indifferent to mid-water life

Origen

南美洲

Descripción de la especie

Hypancistrus zebra, a member of the family Loricariidae, is native to 南美洲. Its barbels read the sand like fingers; coarse gravel slowly wears them down. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 5.2–7.7 cm. Singly or in small groups depending on species size. Provide soft substrate, hiding tubes, and food that reaches the bottom before tankmates finish it. Maintain 23–26 °C at pH 6–7.5. Undemanding once its core needs are met.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Warm freshwater streams and lakes

Corriente

Still to gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate oxygen levels

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine sand and gravel

Decoración dura

Driftwood and smooth stones

Plantas

Hardy common aquarium plants

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Singly or in small groups depending on species size

Dieta

Opportunistic bottom-feeder with a broad palate

Compañeros recomendados

• Other similar-sized bottom fish — Share the floor peaceably

Evitar con

• Tiny fish that fit in its mouth — Vanish at night

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Subtle external differences

Método de cría

Egg-depositing in hollows; some guard, some abandon