Plecos · Hypancistrus
Wavy zebra pleco L173
Hypancistrus sp.
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Give us a picture and get creditThe Wavy zebra pleco L173 (Hypancistrus sp.) is a freshwater fish, where it lives in river habitat. Keep it at 27–30 °C (81–86 °F) and pH 5.5–7.5. Feed meaty foods: frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and quality sinking pellets.
At a glance
Water temperature
27–30 °C 81–86 °F
pH
5.5–7.5 neutral water
Swims
Bottom mostly on the floor and in caves
Food
Meaty foods
≈ Every value here is an estimate from typical hobby ranges. We're checking them against sources.
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What temperature does a Wavy zebra pleco L173 need?
27–30 °C (81–86 °F).
What pH does a Wavy zebra pleco L173 need?
pH 5.5–7.5.
What does a Wavy zebra pleco L173 eat?
Feed meaty foods: frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and quality sinking pellets.
All the numbers
| Temperature min (°C) | 27 | Genus default (genus) |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature max (°C) | 30 | Genus default (genus) |
| pH min | 5.5 | Genus default (genus) |
| pH max | 7.5 | Genus default (genus) |
| Habitat | river | Genus default (genus) |
| Diet | Carnivore | Genus default (genus) |
Some values are estimates from typical hobby ranges and haven't been checked against a source yet.
