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Data sheet ocelot loricariid / L287

German name:
Ocelot Loricariidae / L287

Scientific name:
Hypancistrus sp.

Origin:
South America

Size:
Body length up to 13 cm

Aquarium

Length:
Length from 100 cm width and from 60 cm width

Contents:
from 200 liters

water values

Temperature:
25°-29° C

pH:
5.5 – 7.5

GH:
0° – 20° dH

Behave

Area:
lower area

Lining:
omnivor – omnivore

Behave:
peaceful and sociable

Number:
5-10 animals

Difficulty level:
normal

The home of the ocelot loricariid or large ocelot loricariid Hypancistrus sp. L 287 / L 399 / L 400 is Brazil in South America. There he lives in the clear waters of the Rio Pará in the Pará region and the Atlantic NE river system. The catfish available here are offspring.

Look

© Thomas Gebhardt / L400

With his carnivorous body shape the ocelot loricariid is one of the most attractive catfish species for the aquarium. The skin has no scales and the light background shows dark wavy lines. The fins have light and dark stripes and are elegantly curved. The eyes are big. There are two typical barbels on the suction mouth, with which it can dig on the ground.

Posture recommendation

ocelot plecos are sociable animals, which make few demands on the aquarist. They feel comfortable in a small group of 5 or more members in the community aquarium. The fixtures are well structured. Sturdy floating plants dim the light and ferns and mosses, roots and stone structures serve to rest and hide. Since catfish like to grate off wood to get to the fibers for digestion, the roots should be removed soft real wood consist. Clear and oxygen-rich water is also important. A light one is advisable water flow and a high quality filter system.

food

The ocelot loricariid is omnivorous and a omnivore. Ideally, the food falls quickly to the ground where the animal founds and eats.

Although he eats animal and vegetable food, he prefers animal food. Is given live food such as shineworms and Tubifex and frozen food such as mosquito larvae. The plant-based food consists of scalded vegetables made from potatoes, peppers and zucchini as well as salad.

gender differences

The male can be easily distinguished from the female. The body is much slimmer, the head is wider and the pectoral fin rays are more pronounced. Also the bristles, the so-called odontodes are more striking.

breeding and rearing

The offspring of Hypancistrus sp. L is 287 challenging and there are few success reports.

In the wild, animals mate and spawn during the rainy season. This seasonal readiness to spawn can be encouraged in the aquarium with soft water and multiple large water changes. In addition, the water should be warm and measure a temperature of 27-30 ° Celsius.

The fish is a cave breeder. After the eggs have been fertilized, the female places them in a burrow. The male guards the brood until the young hatch. After the yolk sac is consumed, they swim outside. Then they can be given food for adult animals.

socialization

The ocelot loricariid is a very peaceful fellow. It can be socialized well with other peaceful aquarium fish and conspecifics. Additional roommates can also be shrimp, snails and dwarf crabs.

With species-appropriate husbandry, an age of 20 years and expect more.