L029 Galaxy Pleco

L029 GALAXY PLECO

Leporacanthicus galaxias

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: South America – Tocantins River Basin, Brazil

Adult Size: 8″–10″+

Temperament: Peaceful / Territorial with Similar Plecos

Care Level: ⭐ Moderate

Tank Level: Bottom

🍽 DIET

Carnivore / Omnivore

Accepts: Protein-rich sinking pellets, shrimp, krill, mussels, earthworms, bloodworms, algae wafers, and occasional vegetables

✔ COMPATIBILITY

Generally peaceful toward medium to large community fish but territorial with other plecos and bottom dwellers. Best kept singly unless the aquarium is large and provides multiple well-separated caves. Small shrimp and snails may be eaten.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 6.0–7.5

Temperature: 77–84°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <30 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

A spectacular dark-colored pleco covered with numerous cream-white spots resembling stars across a night sky. L029 typically develops smaller, denser spotting than the similar L007 Galaxy Pleco.

📝 CARE NOTES

Provide caves, driftwood, rockwork, strong filtration, and highly oxygenated water with moderate current. This species requires a protein-rich diet and should not be treated as a dedicated algae eater. Feed after the aquarium lights dim and maintain excellent water quality through regular partial water changes.

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