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Hypancistrus zebra L046
£82.50
Loricariidae
| Country of Origin | Rio Xingú basin Brazil |
|---|---|
| Max Size | 9cm (3.5") |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Aquarium Level | Bottom |
| Water Type | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0-7.2 |
| Temperature | 26-30°C |
Perhaps the most instantly recognisable catfish of our time, the dazzling Zebra Plec is known from the deeper waters of the Rio Xingu basin. Here it lives amongst rocky crevices in fast, highly oxygenated waters that flow over the rubble-strewn sandy substrates.
The aquarium should be mature, with various pieces of smooth rockwork arranged to create lots of small nooks and crannies. There should be brisk water movement and a high level of oxygenation, perhaps provided by a river-tank manifold or powerheads (in addition to the current generated by the filtration). These peaceful bottom-dwellers require warmer than average water temperatures and will not do well below 26 °C. Ample hiding places/visual barriers amongst the decor will enable you to keep a group of these fish together and will obviously further your chances of breeding them. Zebra Plecs are fairly territorial with similar species, so provide plenty of caves to avoid conflicts. Tankmates must be small and peaceful, and able to thrive in warm, fast-flowing water. As Zebras do not compete well for food, avoid keeping with fish that are boisterous at feeding times. These fish are largely carnivorous and will not make any impact on algae. Ensure that regular partial water changes are carried out as these catfish will not tolerate an elevated nitrate level.
When young they seen to prefer a liking for vegetable foods.
Recommended Dr. Bassleer Biofish food.
Loricariidae
| Country of Origin | Rio Xingú basin Brazil |
|---|---|
| Max Size | 9cm (3.5") |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Aquarium Level | Bottom |
| Water Type | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0-7.2 |
| Temperature | 26-30°C |
Perhaps the most instantly recognisable catfish of our time, the dazzling Zebra Plec is known from the deeper waters of the Rio Xingu basin. Here it lives amongst rocky crevices in fast, highly oxygenated waters that flow over the rubble-strewn sandy substrates.
The aquarium should be mature, with various pieces of smooth rockwork arranged to create lots of small nooks and crannies. There should be brisk water movement and a high level of oxygenation, perhaps provided by a river-tank manifold or powerheads (in addition to the current generated by the filtration). These peaceful bottom-dwellers require warmer than average water temperatures and will not do well below 26 °C. Ample hiding places/visual barriers amongst the decor will enable you to keep a group of these fish together and will obviously further your chances of breeding them. Zebra Plecs are fairly territorial with similar species, so provide plenty of caves to avoid conflicts. Tankmates must be small and peaceful, and able to thrive in warm, fast-flowing water. As Zebras do not compete well for food, avoid keeping with fish that are boisterous at feeding times. These fish are largely carnivorous and will not make any impact on algae. Ensure that regular partial water changes are carried out as these catfish will not tolerate an elevated nitrate level.
When young they seen to prefer a liking for vegetable foods.
Recommended Dr. Bassleer Biofish food.
Shipping Policy
We ship our fish with DX, the only courier in the United Kingdom who are licensed to ship fish and other livestock by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
We can guarantee next-day delivery for £32 between Monday and Thursday for orders placed before 1pm and for boxes up to 25kg.
We are able to ship on Friday for a Saturday arrival, but this service will cost £45.
Please note that we will not send a fish that day if overnight temperatures are due to be lower than 6 degrees Celsius.
Some of the fish we stock can be sexed and are sold in a pair of 1 male and 1 female. Please bear in mind, however, that we attempt to match them correctly to the best of our anatomic knowledge but there can be some mistakes, as it is not always guaranteed that the fish will be oppositely sexed.
All our fish are packed in double thickness bags for their safety and security.
The bags are then packed into a polystyrene box with a 40h heat pack and a cardboard outer.
After a shipping date is agreed upon, it is the responsibility of the buyer to be at home when the package arrives.
Once the fish arrive it is your responsibility to acclimatise and then quarantine them using the dripping method. All fish leave our care in good health.
International Shipping
On account of stringent regulations and certificates surrounding the shipping of live fish reintroduced following the United Kingdom’s (UK) exit from the European Union (EU) in 2016, Aquarium-Fish Ltd are no longer able to ship to the EU.
However, we are able to ship anywhere else in the world. Please get in touch if you reside outside the UK and are interested in making a purchase to discuss shipping costs and times.
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