Wormline peckoltia - Peckoltia braueri

Scientific name: Peckoltia braueri

Common name: Wormline peckoltia

Family: Loricariidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 12 - 15 cm (4.72 - 5.91 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.4 - 7.5

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 21°N (71.43 - 375ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 22 - 27 °C (71.6 - 80.6°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: South America

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Bottom levels

Food and feeding

Wormline peckoltia should accept all foods offered so use a quality flake or pellets for the staple diet. They will relish treats of live or frozen foods, blood worms and brine shrimp are ideal, and if the fish are well fed they should not nibble at plants.

Origin

South America; Wormline peckoltia’s are to be found in Brazil and Guyana.

Sexing

Mature males will develop teeth shaped spins on the top of their flanks and on the edge of the leading pectoral fins.

Breeding

Wormline peckoltia’s are cave spawners and the male will do all of the parenting. He will guard the nest and the fry when they have hatched, the female will probably be driven away during this time. When the fry are free swimming they can be fed on Infusoria until they grow large enough to accept newly hatched brine shrimp.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Peckoltia braueri is 8-12 years.

Short description

Peckoltia braueri are classed as a peaceful species but can become territorial when mature. Add rocks and wood to create caves for them so that each fish can have its own area. They can be a timid species and will spend most of the daylight hours hiding.

Pictures

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