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Pseudohemiodon

Pseudohemiodon apithanos

Key facts

  • Temperature23–27 °C
  • pH6–7.5
  • Minimum tank150 l
  • Adult size15 cm
  • Difficulty★★★☆☆
  • TemperamentPeaceful
  • WaterFresh

Full profile

Family
Loricariidae
Origin
Upper Amazon (Peru)
Size
15 cm
Temperature
23 – 27°C
pH
6.0 – 7.5
GH
2 – 12 °dGH
Difficulty
★★★☆☆
Water type
tropical freshwater
Swimming level
lower
Behavior
Pacific
Minimum number of individuals
1
Minimum aquarium size
150 L
Diet
carnivore (food that sinks)
Reproduction
oviparous

Notes: Very flattened body with sand-colored camouflage. It burrows into the substrate and is difficult to spot.

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