Plecos · Peckoltia
Leopard frog L134
Peckoltia compta · Rio Tapajós, Brazil
Photo: Frank M Greco, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Yellow with black saddles. A different genus from L236, so no hybrid risk in the display.
At a glance
Water temperature
25–30 °C 77–86 °F
pH
5.5–7.5 neutral water
Adult size
11 cm 4.3 in
Swims
Bottom mostly on the floor and in caves
Current
Gentle a steady gentle flow
Food
Eats most foods
Temperament
Peaceful
≈ Every value here is an estimate from typical hobby ranges. We're checking them against sources.
Where it comes from
Home water
Rio Tapajós, Brazil
Tapajós
Lives in river habitat.
The dot marks where it's collected. Map: Natural Earth.
Tank mates
Checked against a roomy 300 L planted tank with moderate flow and plenty of caves. Your own tank may change the answer: try it in Your tanks.
Good together
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Zebra L046
Plecos · 8 cm · bottom - Peppermint bristlenose L181 Plecos · 13 cm · bottom
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Amano shrimp
Shrimp & snails · 5 cm · bottom -
Boeseman's rainbowfish
Rainbowfish · 10 cm · mid-water -
Bolivian ram
Cichlids · 8 cm · bottom -
Bronze corydoras
Corydoras · 7 cm · bottom -
Cardinal tetra
Tetras · 4 cm · mid-water -
Cherry barb
Barbs · 5 cm · mid-water
Keep apart
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Aggressive and will eat the leopard frog
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Need different temperatures
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Aggressive
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In the hobby
In stock now
Aquapets (Kowloon Aquarium), Scarborough · $80.00
L134 Leopard Frog Pleco (Peckoltia compta ) · seen Sep 25
Tanks with this fish
From keepers
Leopard frogs are a different genus, so they're safe in the mix.
Questions keepers ask
How big does a Leopard frog L134 get?
About 11 cm (4.3 in) as an adult.
What temperature does a Leopard frog L134 need?
25–30 °C (77–86 °F).
What pH does a Leopard frog L134 need?
pH 5.5–7.5.
Is the Leopard frog L134 aggressive?
No. It is peaceful with fish that suit the same water.
What does a Leopard frog L134 eat?
It eats most foods: flakes, small pellets and frozen foods.
Where does the Leopard frog L134 come from?
Rio Tapajós, Brazil.
What fish can live with a Leopard frog L134?
Good tank mates include Zebra (L046), Peppermint bristlenose (L181), Amano shrimp, Boeseman's rainbowfish, Bolivian ram.
All the numbers
| Temperature min (°C) | 25 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature max (°C) | 30 | Estimate |
| pH min | 5.5 | Genus default (genus) |
| pH max | 7.5 | Genus default (genus) |
| Adult size (cm) | 11 | Estimate |
| Flow | Moderate | Estimate |
| Habitat | river | Estimate |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Estimate |
| Diet | Omnivore | Estimate |
| Breeding difficulty | Moderate | Estimate |
| Availability in Canada | common | Estimate |
| Typical price min (CAD) | 30 | Estimate |
| Typical price max (CAD) | 120 | Estimate |
Some values are estimates from typical hobby ranges and haven't been checked against a source yet.
