These fish will thrive best in a well-maintained, warm aquarium that duplicates their natural habitat. Provide high oxygen levels, meaty foods and plenty of hiding places
Overview
Synonyms
Chaetostomus oligospilus
Distribution
Rio Tocantins and Rio Capim, Brazil.
Maximum Size
10cm (4")
Temperature
25-30°C
Water Parameters
pH: 6.0-7.2, dH: up to 15 degrees.
Compatibility
Community
Lighting
No special requirements
Sexual Dimorphism
Males grow hair-like odontodes on pectoral fins and body. Females lack these and are wider in the body.
Feeding
Algae wafers, catfish pellets, granules, flake and frozen foods
Description
Care
The Brown dot peckoltia is currently known only from the Rio Para. It is an attractive species which makes a good community fish on account of its manageable adult size. Provide a mature aquarium with plenty of shady hiding places amongst tangles of bogwood, rocky caves, and robust planting. Filtration should be efficient with areas of brisk water movement and a good level of oxygenation. Small frequent partial water changes will help keep nitrate to a minimum. Peckoltias are generally peaceful, but will show some territorial aggression if not given enough space. In most instances though, they can be maintained in small groups and with similar species as long as there is adequate room and enough hiding places to go round. Tankmates could include any small-medium sized peaceful fish such as Corydoras catfish, hatchetfish, and tetras.
Feeding
Omnivorous. Offer a variety of different foodstuffs containing some vegetable matter. Bloodworm, vitamin-enriched brineshrimp, and Mysis shrimp should all be enthusiastically consumed, and these can be supplemented with algae wafers and sinking catfish tablets/pellets along with vegetable matter such as courgette, cucumber, lettuce, squash, spinach etc.
Breeding
This species has not been bred in the home aquarium.
Where can I buy these aquarium fish?
If you like this species and would like to find out more, we have an enormous range of aquarium fish and invertebrates available to buy in all of our stores across the UK (including freshwater tropical and marine fish).
However, please note that this species may not be available in your chosen store, even if the store specialises in this particular species. This is due to seasonality and stock availability from store-to-store. Please check with your local store about availability of specific species to purchase before making a journey.
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