Fish Database: Clown Plec - Peckoltia vittata
Aquarium requirements
Aquarium suitability: 5/5
Sociability rating: 9/10
Area of tank: Bottom
Aquarium water conditions: 6-8.5, vs,s,m,h,vh
Temperature: 22 - 26C
Feeding: Algae based sinking foods, frozen foods, vegetable matter, sinking foods
Minimum tank size: 60cm
Min / Max number in tank:
Fish fact file
Family: Loricariidae (Armoured catfishes)
Synonyms: Chaetostomus vittatus, Ancistrus vittatus, Hemiancistrus vittatus
Other common names: Dwarf Plec, Dwarf Peckoltia, Clown Peckoltia, Butterfly Plec
Origin: South America; Amazon River basin
Natural habitat:
Size: 14cm
Behavior: Peaceful algae eater
Breeding:
Natural water conditions: pH 5-7, very soft to hard
Sexing:
Clown Plec
Fish code No.0302
The Clown Plec is an excellent peaceful algae eating fish suited to smaller aquariums and a good alternative for the common plec which will outgrow most tanks. The Clown Plec is peaceful and highly adaptable, requiring only a few hiding spots beneath rocks or wood and plenty of algae or vegetable based foods. Although it is a nocturnal species, it will appear during the evening and sometimes during the day. Its foraging activities will provide an interesting subject for the fishkeeper. Delicate plants may be eaten but for the most part, the Clown Plec will not damage plants.
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