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| Scientific Name | Leporacanthicus galaxias Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1989 |
| Common Name(s) | Galaxy Pleco, L029, Tusken Pleco, Vampire Pleco |
| Type Locality | Rio Tocantins, Lagoa em frenta a Jacobal, Pará State, Brazil. |
| Pronunciation | lepor ah KAN thi cuss - gah lax ee ass |
| Etymology | Latin, lepus, leporis = rabbit + Greek, akantha = thorn. This specific epithet refers to its milky (galaxias=milky or milky way) white spots. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 250mm (9.8") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | L. galaxias (L029) is distinguished from L007 (L. cf. galaxias) by a lower dorsal fin, a longer snout and smaller spots. |
| Sexing | Adult males have a much longer and broader head with small odontodes on the sides of head, more odontodes on pectoral fin spine and on the whole body, a bigger dorsal fin and normally a prettier coloration. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Widespread in Brazil and also occurs in southern Venezuela. Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tocantins (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 5.6 - 7.0 |
| Temperature | 22.0-26.0°C or 71.6-78.8°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | This fish originates in fast flowing rapids so you should supply this fish with an oxygen rich strong current environment. I used powerhead driven UGFs with ventura style air / water mixing and an external bucket filter to keep this fish with sturdy medium sized Geophagus and Acaricthys cichlids which didn't mind the extra current too much. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Prawns and Snails are top of the menu, but the fish will learn to eat most off-the-shelf foods. |
| Furniture | Prefers bogwood and darker rocks. Not seen often during the day. |
| Compatibility | Gets on with small lively catfish but avoid other larger bottom dwellers (unless space permits) due to the territorial disputes. |
| Suggested Tankmates | Most small to medium community fish. Tetras and South American cichlids are ideal, unless you really go for it when providing a strong water current. |
| Breeding | Has been accomplished but, sadly, not documented. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Aquar. Terrar. Z.v. 42 (no. 9) - pp546 - Figs 8-10, 13-15 |
| Registered Keepers | (1) Trident2004, (2) Lornek8, (3) lordotterby, (4) chillired, (5) Plecofanatic1989, (6) Cristoffer Forssander, (7) eliy7, (8) husky_jim (k: 10), (9) Per (k: 2), (10) ElTofi (k: 2), who also notes: "removed into the 375 liters with Baryancistrus after a first spawning. This first has been destroyed by a female Crenicichla. ", (11) fusco, (12) OlePaulsen (k: 3), (13) jprp, (14) Juand15, (15) playcos (k: 2), (16) NC24, (17) tiffanyjayne, (18) brechtvh (k: 3), (19) Decker504, (20) Spider Dijon, (21) Kataterfish, (22) Max Chumachenko (k: 13), (23) spinyoldbrian, who also notes: "I absolutely adore this beauty. I shut down my African tank just to keep him and it was entirely worth it.", (24) simonas. Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | (1) ElTofi (b: 55). |
| More Resources |
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| Last Update | 2012 Apr 29 03:30 (species record created: 2001 Apr 25 00:00) |
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