Peckoltia vittata
Temperature
24° - 29 °C
Max size
12 cm
Min tank
120 L
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A striped Peckoltia that stays modest in size and behaves well in a community. Provide caves, wood and a varied sinking diet.
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Everything you need to keep Candy Stripe Pleco (L015) healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 120L aquarium suits Candy Stripe Pleco (L015). Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 24–29°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Candy Stripe Pleco (L015) is omnivore — sinking foods, vegetable matter. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Candy Stripe Pleco (L015) is generally peaceful, cave-dwelling. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful, cave-dwelling tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Candy Stripe Pleco (L015) vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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