L030 Peppermint Pleco – Spectracanthicus punctatissimus

The L030 Peppermint Pleco (Spectracanthicus punctatissimus) is a beautiful, rare wild-caught specimen from the Rio Tapajós in Brazil. It captivates with its deep black base color, covered in numerous, evenly distributed white spots – a contrast reminiscent of fresh peppermint, giving it its name.

The L030 is a peaceful, rather calm L-catfish that mostly stays in caves and shaded areas. It remains medium-sized with a final length of around 12–14 cm and is excellent for community aquariums with calm, non-aggressive tankmates.

🌿 Characteristics & Care:
🐠 Fish size: M (7–8 cm)
🌎 Origin: Brazil (Rio Tapajós) – Wild-caught
🌡️ Temperature: 26–30 °C
💧 pH value: 6.0–7.5
⚖️ Total hardness: up to 15 °dGH
🐟 Social behavior: Peaceful, calm, slightly territorial towards conspecifics
🌾 Aquarium: From 150 l, with roots, stones, caves & light current

🍽️ Feeding:
The Spectracanthicus punctatissimus (L030) is a predominantly carnivorous L-catfish. It prefers frozen and live food such as Artemia, Cyclops, Mysis, and mussel meat. Additionally, it accepts food tabs, granules, and occasionally vegetable food (spirulina, vegetable chips).

💡 Tip:
Good oxygen supply and clean water are essential for the Peppermint Pleco. On dark substrate and with subdued lighting, its white spots glow particularly intensely.

👉 Conclusion:
The L030 Peppermint Pleco (Spectracanthicus punctatissimus) is a rare, elegantly marked wild-caught specimen from Brazil – perfect for lovers of high-contrast L-catfish and stylishly furnished South American aquariums.