LoricariidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Leporacanthicus galaxias L029 'Galaxy Pleco'
Leporacanthicus galaxias
Origin: Venezuela, Brazil (Orinoco/Amazon)
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Water Parameters
Temperature26–30 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6–7.5
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GH (Hardness)2–10 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)1–5 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 28 cm
- Min Tank
- 150 L
- Lifespan
- 15
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- may be aggressive toward other pleco species
About
Leporacanthicus galaxias, the Galaxy Pleco (L029), has a distinctive elongated snout and brilliant white spots on jet black background — resembling a galaxy of stars. More carnivorous than most plecos. Active and confident personality.
Care Guide
Temperature 26–30°C, pH 6.0–7.5. Sandy substrate and caves. More carnivorous than algae-eating plecos — supplement with meat-based foods. Driftwood important. Active and interesting pleco.
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