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499 species, each with the water it needs, who it gets along with, and where it comes from. Find one, or browse by family, genus or river.

Endangered Rare ✓ Popular Peaceful Small (6 cm or less)Calm water ✓ Strong flow Schooling L-numbers With photo Basic profiles too

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Curuá 1 fish

Rio Curuá pleco

L401

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Plecos · HypancistrusUncommon

26–30°C
pH 5.5–7.5
Strong!
4 in
Bottom
Meat
Peaceful

Dark with a golden net pattern.

Rio Curuá pleco

L401

Rio Curuá, Iriri–Xingu basin, Brazil · rapids

Temperature: 26–30°C
pH: 5.5–7.5
Adult size: 4 in · 11 cm
Flow: Strong
Swims: Bottom
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Breeding: Moderate
Typical price: $50–100
In Canada: Occasional
Rarity: Uncommon

Dark with a golden net pattern. It can cross with L236, so only mix them in a tank you won’t sell fry from.

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