Hypancistrus L199 (Hypancistrus furunculus)

Fish in the family Loricariidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameHypancistrus furunculus

FamilyLoricariidae

Also known asL199, L411, False Network Pleco, Hypancistrus sp. L199

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentPeaceful

DietCarnivore/omnivore (meaty foods, sinking pellets, some vegetables)

Adult size4 in

Minimum tank size25 gallons

Water parametersTemp 78-86°F, pH 6.0-7.4, GH 1-10 dGH

Appearance

Fine reticulated dark network over a pale body; an attractive small Orinoco Hypancistrus.

Difficulty and care for the Hypancistrus L199

Moderate

Origin and habitat

South America (Rio Orinoco, Venezuela)

Keeper notes

Peaceful; mildly cave-territorial toward conspecifics.

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