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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10/15/2026
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