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(Other members of the genus Peckoltia)
ADULT SIZE: 12 cm
WATER CONDITIONS: Not critical
TEMPERATURE RANGE: 23-28 C
FOOD: Feed Peckoltia pulcher a predominantly vegetarian diet
DISTRIBUTION: This species comes from Brazil
AQUARIUM CARE: This small catfish is quite terrotorial, but is a great community catfish for smaller aquariums. They are relatively shy, and will spend much of their daytime hiding, emerging at night to graze on bogwood and vegetable matter. A hardy species that can live many years in suitable conditions.
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Other members of the genus Peckoltia
Other catfish species
Other species from Brazil
BREEDING:
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Avoid tankbusters! Too many tropical fish stores sell small fish that will continue growing until too big for any home aquarium. Rehousing can be very difficult indeed. Avoid species such as the shovel-nosed and red tailed catfish
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