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Scobiancistrus sp. L82
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Enigmatic, strange, weird and very rare – this fish is a great symbol of what may be lost when the Xingu is dammed and the native species will struggle for survival. With it's almost cigar shaped body it clearly represents a new, yet to be named genus together with it's sister form L252. We are lucky to have this species in our network.
Facts:
Name: Scobiancistrus sp. L82
Trade names: Opal Dot Pleco, L82
Origin: Rio Xingu, Brazil
Maximum TL: 22 cm / 9''
L82 is a shy fish, in need of lots of hiding places in the form of rocks and caves to feel secure. A typical representative for oxygene rich rapids, they should be given a large tank with good current and clean, well filtered water. As a carnivore, meat from crustaceans and fish suits them well. Luckily, the species is bred on a regular basis by fellow Norwegian fishkeeper Haavard Støre Andresen, so offspring is spread around in good numbers. The species is illegal to export from Brazil.
More info:
http://www.l-welse.com/reviewpost/showproduct.php/product/94/cat/96
http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/species.php?species_id=445