L075 Para Pleco – Peckoltia sabaji

The L075 Para Pleco (Peckoltia sabaji) is an attractive and rare wild-caught fish from the Rio Xingu and Rio Tapajós in Brazil. Its distinctive, high-contrast pattern of dark lines and light spots gives it an elegant, unmistakable appearance. Particularly striking is its slight golden shimmer on its fins and body sides.

The L075 is a calm, peaceful L-catfish, which with a maximum size of around 12–14 cm is ideal for medium-sized aquariums. It is usually most active in the evening hours, loves hiding places, and prefers soft, warm water with a slight current.

🌿 Characteristics & Care:
🐠 Fish size: S (3–5 cm, juvenile)
🌎 Origin: Brazil (Rio Xingu, Rio Tapajós) – Wild-caught
🌡️ Temperature: 26–30 °C
💧 pH value: 6.0–7.5
⚖️ Total hardness: up to 15 °dGH
🐟 Social behavior: Peaceful, slightly territorial towards conspecifics
🌾 Aquarium: From 120 l, with roots, stones, sand substrate & slight current

🍽️ Feeding:
The Peckoltia sabaji (L075) is an omnivore with a preference for protein-rich food. It accepts frozen and live food such as Artemia, Cyclops, Mysis, and mussel meat, but also food tabs, granules, and plant-based food like spirulina or vegetable chips. Roots should be present in the aquarium as they serve as a source of fiber.

💡 Tip:
A richly structured aquarium with many caves, roots, and shaded areas is ideal. On a dark substrate, the golden scales and contrasts of the L075 appear particularly intense.

👉 Conclusion:
The L075 Para Pleco (Peckoltia sabaji) is a rare, peaceful wild-caught fish with a high-contrast pattern – perfect for lovers of elegant Peckoltia species and natural South American aquariums.