▷ Mega Clown / L 340 in the Aquarium | All info

Data sheet Mega Clown / L 340

German name:
Mega clown / L 340

Scientific name:
Hypancistrus spec.

Origin:
Colombia, Rio Tomo

Size:
Body length 8cm – 10cm

Aquarium

Length:
Length from 60 cm width

Contents:
from 200 liters

water values

Temperature:
26°- 30° C

pH:
5.5 – 7.5

GH:
1° – 20° dH

Behave

Area:
lower area

Lining:
omnivorecatfish, vegetables, granules, flakes, from time to time frozen food, algae eaters

Behave:
shy, quiet, peaceful, incompatible with other catfish speciesnocturnal

Number:
Schooling fish, at least 4 – 10 animals

Difficulty level:
Beginner

L340 belongs to the Loricariidae family in the Siluriformes order.

The species has not yet been determined. The animals are also LDA 19, Clown Pleco or Red Zebra Catfish designated.

Look

A variable pattern of dark brown lines and stripes covers the light or orange body and fins.

Posture recommendation

The fish are adaptable and robust. They like to scrape the algae coverings from all surfaces and the glass panes. At the rasping of wood roots take in fibers that are important for their digestion.

The young fish cavort in the tank during the day. As they get older, they become more cautious. They slowly stalk from one cover to the next until they reach the food. Adult, older animals can no longer be seen during the day. They only leave their burrows at night and disappear at the slightest movement or shock.

In the pool should dim light to rule. Floating plants can help here. Densely planted areas and many caves or other hiding places meet the shy companions. Tasty plants like Echinodorus can be grated. Humic substances in the water and a high oxygen content with a light current increase the welfare of the fish.

gender differences

The Males are larger and have longer interopercular odontodes. Her Odontodes on the front pectoral ray are also longer.

breed

If there are no spawning predators in the tank, breeding will succeed in the community tank. Propagation in a special breeding tank is also possible. To stimulate the catfish, the Temperature slightly lower and the flow amplified become. Frequent large water changes of approx. 80% also stimulate the fish to lay eggs.

The animals are, like all catfish, cave breeders. The Male takes care of the brood, by fanning the eggs with fresh water. He guards eggs and the hatched larvae until they swim free. The reproduction rate of the Mega Clown is not high. 5 to 8 young animals come up per brood. The offspring are fed with tablets and vegetables.

socialization

The fish can be socialized with peaceful fish and shrimp. Ideal is one South America Basinwith small tetras or dwarf cichlids of the Amazon basin.

As bottom dwellers, crabs should not move into the tank. As well no other catfish species. Although L340 is peaceful, it fights other catfish rigorously.