Plecos · Ancistrini
Copper plec L198
Ancistrini sp.
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Give us a picture and get creditThe Copper plec L198 (Ancistrini sp.) is a freshwater fish, where it lives in river habitat. Keep it at pH 5.5–7.5.
At a glance
pH
5.5–7.5 neutral water
Swims
Bottom mostly on the floor and in caves
≈ Every value here is an estimate from typical hobby ranges. We're checking them against sources.
In the hobby
Where to find it
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Questions keepers ask
What pH does a Copper plec L198 need?
pH 5.5–7.5.
All the numbers
| pH min | 5.5 | Genus default (genus) |
|---|---|---|
| pH max | 7.5 | Genus default (genus) |
| Habitat | river | Genus default (genus) |
Some values are estimates from typical hobby ranges and haven't been checked against a source yet.