L240 Vampire Pleco

L240 VAMPIRE PLECO

Leporacanthicus joselimai

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: Rio Tapajós, Brazil

Adult Size: 6″ – 7″

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive (Territorial with other plecos)

Care Level: ⭐ Moderate – Advanced

Tank Level: Bottom

🍽 DIET

Carnivore / Omnivore

Accepts: Carnivore sinking pellets, frozen shrimp, bloodworms, high-protein wafers

✔ COMPATIBILITY

Best kept with medium to large peaceful fish. May be territorial toward other bottom dwellers or similar L-number plecos. Provide caves or tight hiding spaces.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 6.0 – 7.5

Temperature: 78–86°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <30 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

Sleek black pleco covered in bright white “galaxy” spots with distinctive fang-like teeth, giving it the name Vampire Pleco.

📝 CARE NOTES

A warm-water Tapajós species that prefers strong filtration, good oxygenation, and plenty of rock caves or driftwood for shelter. Unlike algae-grazing plecos, this species prefers protein-rich foods. Mostly nocturnal and becomes active during feeding.

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