Peckoltia lujani "L127" (4-6 cm)
Small striped pleco - peaceful, rare and ideal for the Amazon aquarium
The Peckoltia lujani, codenamed L127, is a South American bottom-dwelling catfish that is highly prized for its black and cream stripes that resemble the pattern of a tiger. Native to the Orinoco basin, it is a discreet, peaceful species that is well suited to community plant ers with plenty of hiding places.
Behaviour & maintenance
A calm fish , it will only be territorial with other fish if it lacks hiding places. It is advisable to keep it alone or in pairs, or in a small group in a well-structured tank (roots, rocks, tubes). Allow at least 80 litres per fish.
Feeding
Omnivorous with carnivorous tendencies:
- Protein bottom pellets
- Bloodworms, artemia, chopped mussels
- Special pellets for Loricariidae
- Occasional plant supplements: poached courgette, spinach, etc.
It is not a big algae eater.
Water quality
- Temperature: 25 - 30°C
- pH: 6.0 - 7.2
- GH: 4 - 10 °dGH
- KH: 2 - 6 °KH
- Conductivity: 150 - 250 µS
The L127 appreciates soft, clean, well-filtered, well-oxygenated water. Weekly water changes are essential to its well-being.
Decor & environment
Use a sandy substrate and install several dark hiding places: roots, flat stones, egg-laying tubes. Compatible with epiphytic plants (Anubias, Bucephalandra, Microsorum). Moderate to subdued lighting recommended.
Maintenance sheet
| Scientific name |
Peckoltia lujani |
| Name L-number |
L127 |
| Adult size |
10 - 12 cm |
| Origin |
Venezuela - Orinoco Basin |
| Temperature |
25 - 30 °C |
| pH |
6.0 - 7.2 |
| GH |
4 - 10 °dGH |
| KH |
2 - 6 °KH |
| Conductivity |
150 - 250 µS |
| Life expectancy |
8 - 10 years |
| Behaviour |
Calm, discreet, territorial between males |
| Living zone |
Bottom, caves, shaded areas |
| Minimum volume |
80 L |
| Diet |
Omnivore with carnivorous tendencies |
Aquabota tip
This pleco likes narrow ceramic tubes to hide in or lay its eggs. During reproduction, the male protects the eggs in the cavity until they swim free.
Shipping & delivery of live fish
The fish are shipped with care in secure isothermal packaging, guaranteeing their safety during transport.
Delivery methods
- France Express (secure home delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
- In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipment organisation
- Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 a.m.
- France: departures on Monday or Tuesday depending on the department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Belgium & Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.