Plecostomus | Atabapo Pleco

Scientific Name: Dekeyseria sp. “L52” Common Name: Atabapo Butterfly Pleco, Atabapo Chameleon Pleco, Atabapo Flounder Pleco Adult Size: 4 - 6 inches Life Expectancy: 10+ years Habitat: Colombia, Venezuela: Rio Atabapo Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallon Ideal Tank Conditions:  Temperature Range: 75 - 80°F pH Range: 5.8 - 6.8 Water Hardness: 1 - 25 Temperament: Fairly peaceful when young, but can be territorial and rough with other Plecos as adults but serious injuries are quite rare Diet & Nutrition: An omnivore which should accept both veggies and meatier foods...tablet food, vegetarian foods, wood and insect larvae Breeding & Spawning: Cave breeders with broods varying between 50 to 120 eggs. The eggs take a long time to develop and hatch (9-10 days). The fry are well developed and are almost without yolk sac. The fry are very fast growing. Gender: Mature males have substantial odontodes both on the thick pectoral ray and the posterior part of the body. The male also have a broa