Mustard Spot Pleco LDA31

Care requirements

• Minimum tank 48-inch-long aquarium for one adult
• Adult size About 5.5 in (14 cm)
• Temperature 77–84°F (25–29°C)
• Water chemistry pH 6.0–7.2 · GH 2–12 dGH
• Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Provide shaded driftwood, a close-fitting cave and well-oxygenated current. Give each pleco its own retreat and keep the substrate clean.

Diet

Keep soft driftwood available for grazing and offer plant-rich sinking foods and vegetables. Remove uneaten vegetables before they decay.

Species notes

Panaqolus albomaculatus (LDA31). LDA31 is the spotted Panaqolus commonly sold as Mustard Spot Pleco.