L14 Sunshine Pleco Profile
Scientific Name : Scobinancistrus aureatus L14
Family : Loricariidae
Common Name : Sunshine Pleco
Maximum Length : 30cm / 12"
Origin : Rio Xingu, Brazil - A black water river
pH Level : 6.0 - 7.4
Things to note: L14 looks very different as a juvenile fish and as a adult fish. As one of the most popular plecos in the market it is good for beginners.
Personal comments : My L14 is extremely active, and needed no acclimatisation period. It immediately started to move all around the tank and had no fixed territory. At 2" it is the smallest pleco in my tank, and wisely keeps out of the larger pseudas' way. At this size it also has 7 points of red/orange, and is extremely attractive.
Tips : L14 looks very different when larger, and gives the hobbyist a good variety even within the same species of fish. The large specimens are heavily spotted like L253 and L48, and the orange fins have leached off.
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Sexual dimporphism / reproduction : Not known.
Feeding : Like all members of the genus Scobinancistrus, the Sunshine Pleco is predominantly carnivorous, and often it will also take food remains left behind by tank mates, as well as soft wood.
Behavior in captivity : L14 is extremely active and as long as the basic necessities that a pleco needs are met, especially lower pH water and good filtration, it will survive and thrive.
Family : Loricariidae
Common Name : Sunshine Pleco
Maximum Length : 30cm / 12"
Origin : Rio Xingu, Brazil - A black water river
pH Level : 6.0 - 7.4
Things to note: L14 looks very different as a juvenile fish and as a adult fish. As one of the most popular plecos in the market it is good for beginners.Personal comments : My L14 is extremely active, and needed no acclimatisation period. It immediately started to move all around the tank and had no fixed territory. At 2" it is the smallest pleco in my tank, and wisely keeps out of the larger pseudas' way. At this size it also has 7 points of red/orange, and is extremely attractive.
Tips : L14 looks very different when larger, and gives the hobbyist a good variety even within the same species of fish. The large specimens are heavily spotted like L253 and L48, and the orange fins have leached off.
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Sexual dimporphism / reproduction : Not known.
Feeding : Like all members of the genus Scobinancistrus, the Sunshine Pleco is predominantly carnivorous, and often it will also take food remains left behind by tank mates, as well as soft wood.
Behavior in captivity : L14 is extremely active and as long as the basic necessities that a pleco needs are met, especially lower pH water and good filtration, it will survive and thrive.
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