Familia: Loricariidae
Zebra Pleco es un loricárido de agua dulce originario de Sudamérica. Alcanza 5.2–7.7 cm; temperatura 23–26 °C.
A Loricariidae species native to South America: Hypancistrus zebra lives bottom-dwelling over warm freshwater streams and lakes. Peaceful giant of the bottom, indifferent to mid-water life. Adults reach 5.2–7.7 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Other similar-sized bottom fish.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Peaceful giant of the bottom, indifferent to mid-water life. Singly or in small groups depending on species size.
Rango ideal: 23–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
Tamaño adulto: 5.2–7.7 cm. Mínimo 71 L.
Opportunistic bottom-feeder with a broad palate. Forraja sobre fine sand and gravel: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Peaceful giant of the bottom, indifferent to mid-water life. Compañeros recomendados: Other similar-sized bottom fish — Share the floor peaceably. Evita Tiny fish that fit in its mouth — Vanish at night.
Su hábitat natural es Sudamérica, en warm freshwater streams and lakes.
Se recomienda tapa durante el mantenimiento.
En acuario: egg-depositing in hollows; some guard, some abandon. Subtle external differences.