Plecos · Hopliancistrus
Hooked Pleco L212
Hopliancistrus tricornis · Rio Tapajós and Xingu, Brazil
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Water temperature
26–30 °C 79–86 °F
pH
5.5–7.5 neutral water
Swims
Bottom mostly on the floor and in caves
Food
Eats most foods
≈ Every value here is an estimate from typical hobby ranges. We're checking them against sources.
Where it comes from
Home water
Rio Tapajós and Xingu, Brazil
Tapajós, Xingu
Lives in river habitat.
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In the hobby
Where to find it
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Questions keepers ask
What temperature does a Hooked Pleco L212 need?
26–30 °C (79–86 °F).
What pH does a Hooked Pleco L212 need?
pH 5.5–7.5.
What does a Hooked Pleco L212 eat?
It eats most foods: flakes, small pellets and frozen foods.
Where does the Hooked Pleco L212 come from?
Rio Tapajós and Xingu, Brazil.
All the numbers
| Temperature min (°C) | 26 | Genus default (genus) |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature max (°C) | 30 | Genus default (genus) |
| pH min | 5.5 | Genus default (genus) |
| pH max | 7.5 | Genus default (genus) |
| Habitat | river | Genus default (genus) |
| Diet | Omnivore | Genus default (genus) |
Some values are estimates from typical hobby ranges and haven't been checked against a source yet.