L137 was
first placed in the Cochliodon genes but was moved into
this larger genera due to the works of Jon Armbruster on the Hypostomus/Cochliodon
group. Aquarium Care: A high backed species which
can grow quite large and are intolerant of other Loricariids. Quite
easy to keep but need frequent water changes on account of its high
metabolic rate. Diet: Wood eaters so would need
a supply of fresh and seasoned wood. Food tablets and also green
foods.
Common
Name:
Blue
Eyed Red Fin Pleco,
Rusty Pleco, L137, L077.
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Loricariidae
ycipitidae
Distribution:
Brazil,
Pará, Rio Tapajós (Pimental-Itaituba). Type
locality: Brazil: Pará: temporary pools on the river
sides of the Rio Tapajós, between Vila Nova and Urua.
Size:
30cm. (12ins)
Temp:
25-29°c
(77-85°f.)
p.H.
6.0-7.5.
References:
Armbruster
W, Jonathon; The species of the Hypostomus
cochliodon group (Siluriformes: Loricariidae). Seidel, Ingo; Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes
208 p
