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Plecos · Hypancistrus

Unnamed L287

Hypancistrus sp.

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The Hypancistrus sp. L287 (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

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What temperature does a Hypancistrus sp. L287 need?

27–30 °C (81–86 °F).

What pH does a Hypancistrus sp. L287 need?

pH 5.5–7.5.

What does a Hypancistrus sp. L287 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 min5.5 Genus default (genus)
pH max7.5 Genus default (genus)
Habitatriver Genus default (genus)
DietCarnivore Genus default (genus)

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