Description
L020 Polka Dot plecos hail from the Rio Xingu basin in Para, Brazil. Growing up to 15cm in length, these freshwater plecos are renowned for their slate-grey bodies covered in pale polka-dot spots.
L020s are peaceful and reclusive, although some will defend a favourite cave. Small groups are possible as long as there are plenty of caves for everyone.
To mimic their natural environment, consider strong flow and good oxygenation, with bogwood and rock caves to create hiding places and establish boundaries within the aquarium.
At Wirral Aquatics we feed our L020s algae wafers, EBO Spirulina Tabs and cucumber. Very occasionally we give them frozen bloodworm or brine shrimp.
Tank compatibility & care
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