Live Fish – L201 Orinoco Angel Pleco (Hypancistrus sp.) Catfish – 2.5-3cm
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Description
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- Scientific name: Hypancistrus sp.
- Common names: Orinoco Angel Pleco (Snowball Pleco)
- Family: Loricariidae
- Origin: Orinoco River Basin in South America
- Adult length: Approximately 10-12 cm (4-5 inches)
- Lifespan: 10-15 years
- Tank Setup:
- Orinoco Angel Plecos prefer a tank with plenty of hiding spots like caves, driftwood, and rocks. A minimum tank size of 30 gallons is recommended for a single specimen.
- Provide a substrate with smooth gravel or sand to prevent injury to their delicate barbels.
- Water Parameters:
- Maintain water temperature between 25 to 29°C (77 to 84°F).
- Keep the pH level slightly acidic to neutral, ideally between 6.5 to 7.5.
- Ensure good water quality with regular water changes and efficient filtration.
- Filtration and Water Flow:
- Provide gentle to moderate water flow in the aquarium. Use a filter that doesn’t create strong currents to avoid stressing the fish.
- Diet:
- Offer a varied diet including high-quality sinking pellets, algae wafers, and fresh vegetables like zucchini and cucumber.
- Supplement their diet with occasional treats of live or frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
- Tank mates:
- Orinoco Angel Plecos are peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful community fish that prefer similar water conditions.
- They may display territorial behavior towards their own species, so it’s best to keep only one Orinoco Angel Pleco per tank unless in a large aquarium with plenty of hiding spots.
- Behavior and Compatibility:
- Orinoco Angel Plecos are nocturnal and spend much of the day hiding in caves or under driftwood.
- They are generally peaceful but may become territorial towards other bottom-dwelling fish or if overcrowded.
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Went there and brought alot of fish and shrimp food the staff are great very helpful there fish are very healthy i will be going back there again keep up the good work guys
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7/01/2026
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4/23/2026
I got 3 rats from here and they are super healthy and very good with handling! I was texting the owners for a couple days about the rats and they had very quick replies. Had so many stuff in the shop for cheap! Basically anything you need for any pets. Heaps of cages. Heaps of food. And great customer service! Spoke to me the whole time about what rat I wanted and where I came from. Will definitely be coming here every week!
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