(Please note that the fish shown in the photo is only a representative of what an adult specimen would look like. The color may vary based on the age and sex of the fish you receive.)
Scientific Name: Hypancistrus sp. (L340)
Common Name: Mega Clown Pleco
Adult Size: 3 - 4 inches
Life Expectancy: 10+ years
Habitat: Freshwater Rivers of the Amazon
Minimum Tank Size: 10 - 20 Gallons
Ideal Tank Conditions:
- Temperature Range: 73 - 82°F
- pH Range: 6.5 - 7.5
- Water Hardness: 6 - 10
Temperament: Generally peaceful and hardy species, excellent, undemanding candidate for most aquariums.
Diet & Nutrition: Primarily herbivorous and require a varied diet. Their diet should consist of vegetables, such as zucchini, cucumbers, and algae wafers. They will also eat meaty foods, such as bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Gender: It can be challenging to determine the sex of Mega Clown Pleco L340 until they reach sexual maturity. Males may have a broader head and more pronounced odontodes (bony protrusions) on their pectoral fins, whereas females may have a rounder abdomen.