Peckoltia lujani

Care requirements

• Minimum tank 48-inch-long aquarium or larger for one adult
• Adult size Up to about 6 in (16 cm) including the tail
• Temperature 77–84°F (25–29°C)
• Water chemistry pH 5.5–7.5
• Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Provide a cave, shaded cover and well-oxygenated flow. Allow a separate retreat for each pleco and feed near the bottom.

Diet

Offer varied sinking foods with plant ingredients and occasional small frozen invertebrates. Check that the fish can feed after lights dim.

Species notes

Peckoltia lujani. This Orinoco pleco is sold under trade codes that include L127.

Species reference photo. Photo by Armbruster JW, Lujan NK, CC BY 4.0.