Description
Due to its brilliant coloring and the compact size, leopard frog pleco is popular among the freshwater fish hobbyists. The Leopard Frog Pleco (L134), belongs to the Peckoltia genus of armored suckermouth catfishes. They’re native to the Amazon basin, Brazil. Not as commonly found in the aquarium trade, one for avid pleco collectors.
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Features of Leopard Frog Pleco:
- It has four rows of large bone-like plates armored
- Leopard Frog Plecos have a thin membrane on their eyes to help them control the light entering their eyes
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Their bodies are a brilliant mix of vertical black and yellow stripes that get broader towards the tail
- Lifespan: 8-10 years
The Best Aquarium Size:
The minimum tank size for Leopard Frog Pleco should be at least 100L. Also, if you want to set up a community tank, you have to prepare more space.
Suitable aquariums to consider include:
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Tank Mate Compatibility:
Leopard Frog Pleco's are territorial towards their own species but are peaceful towards other peaceful smaller species. If keeping multiple Leopard Frog Pleco's together, ensure plenty of space and provide caves and territories for each to claim.
Here are some great tank mates for your Leopard Frog Pleco:
Diet:
The Leopard Frog Pleco is omnivorous and has a liking for meaty snacks. Feed them algae wafers, flakes and sinking pellets. They also accept treats like live or frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and insect larvae. Vegetables such as zucchini can be fed once a week.
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Pleco Tank Setup:
Aquarium Filtration
Water quality is vital. This fish produces a large amount of waste, so an excellent filter is essential. Cannister filters are a great option for medium to large aquariums. Ensure your filter has an adequate flow rate for your aquarium size.
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Aquarium Heater
The Leopard Frog Pleco enjoys temperatures between 23 - 29° C. To manage stable water temperatures, we recommend installing a reliable aquarium heater and always monitor with an additional thermometer.
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Aquarium Plants
The Leopard Frog Pleco is plant friendly. Floating plants or large-leaved plants like java fern are all good choices for your pleco tank. Pleco's enjoy shaded areas and places to hide, this makes them feel safe.
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Aquarium Decorations
These cave-dwellers will appreciate a replication of their natural habitat, and that means you have the option of adding rock structures, pleco caves, and driftwood. Creating caves enables your fish to feel safe and claim territory.
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Aquarium Lighting
These fish enjoy lower light levels with lots of shade and dark spaces to hide. If keeping live plants, they will need sufficient light to grow.
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Aquarium Substrate
Aquarium sand is ideal for plecos as they are bottom dwellers and will forage through substrate for food. If you prefer to use gravel, use a smooth and rounded gravel to protect their bodies.
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