Yellow Dot Pleco

Yellow-spotted Pleco or Plecostomus “Golden Nugget”, scientific name Baryancistrus xanthellus, belongs to the family Loricariidae (Mail catfish). Due to the bright spotted body pattern, these catfish are very popular in the aquarium hobby. However, before acquiring them, it is worth considering the peculiarities of behavior, a quarrelsome disposition can cause problems for other fish.

Habitat

It comes from South America from the territory of the Brazilian state of Para. It occurs in a small area of ​​the Xingu River basin (right tributary of the Amazon) from the confluence with the Iridi to the reservoir formed by the Belo Monte hydroelectric power plant. Juveniles prefer shallow water, gathering in groups. Adults are solitary, preferring mainstream rivers with rocky substrates.

Mubo nga impormasyon:

• Ang gidaghanon sa aquarium - gikan sa 250 ka litro.
• Temperatura – 27-32°C
• Bili pH - 6.0-8.0
• Katig-a sa tubig – 3–15 dGH
• Type sa substrate - balason o batoon
• Paglamdag - bisan unsa
• Brackish nga tubig - dili
• Ang paglihok sa tubig - kasarangan o kusog
• Ang gidak-on sa isda hangtod sa 22 cm.
• Nutrisyon - mga pagkaon nga adunay taas nga sulud sa mga sangkap sa tanum
• Temperament - dili maabiabihon
• Kontento nga nag-inusara o sa usa ka grupo

Description

Adults reach a length of up to 22 cm. The fish has a somewhat flattened body and large fins. The scales are modified into hard plates with a rough surface due to multi-membered spines. The first rays of the fins are thickened, turning into sharp spikes. All this “armor” is necessary as a means of protection against numerous predators. The coloration is bright – the black body is dotted with contrasting yellow dots, the edge of the tail and dorsal fin is painted in the same color. Sexual dimorphism is weakly expressed, there are no obvious visible differences between male and female.

Food

In nature, catfish feed on diatoms and filamentous algae, scraping them from the surface of stones and snags. Together with them comes across a number of invertebrates. In a home aquarium, the diet should be appropriate. It is recommended to use food with a large amount of plant components, as well as place pieces of green vegetables and fruits on the bottom. It will not be superfluous to regularly supply live or frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp.

Pagmentinar ug pag-atiman, kahikayan sa aquarium

The optimal size of the aquarium for one or two catfish starts from 250 liters. In the design, an environment is formed that resembles the bottom of a river with rocky or sandy substrates with several large boulders and snags. If desired, you can place live plants that can grow on any surface, for example, Anubias, Bolbitis, Microsorum pterygoid and the like. Ground-rooted plants are not desirable as they will be uprooted shortly after planting.

When keeping Yellow Dot Pleco, it is important to ensure high water quality within the acceptable range of temperatures and hydrochemical values, as well as a sufficient level of dissolved oxygen. Such conditions are achieved through regular aquarium maintenance procedures (replacing water with fresh water, removing organic waste, etc.) and installing the necessary equipment, primarily a filtration and aeration system.

Kinaiya ug Pagkaangay

Young fish have a peaceful disposition and are often found in large groups, but their behavior changes markedly with age. Adult catfish, especially males, begin to show aggression towards any fish, including relatives, that will be on their territory. As neighbors in an aquarium, species that live in the water column or near the surface can be considered. Bottom dwellers should be excluded in small tanks. Accordingly, if the area allows, then more than two Plecostomuses will be able to get along together.

Pagpasanay / pagpasanay

Breeding is complicated by the fact that catfish outside the mating season are not very friendly towards each other, and there are also problems with gender identification. Thus, in order to guarantee the formation of at least one pair, one has to acquire several catfish, in the hope that at least one male / female will fall among them. In turn, a group of several adult fish will need a spacious aquarium.

With the onset of the mating season, males begin active courtship, inviting females to their site at the bottom. When the female is ready, they form a temporary pair and lay several dozen eggs. Then the female swims away. The male stays to protect the clutch until the fry appear and begin to swim freely.

Mga sakit sa isda

Ang hinungdan sa kadaghanan sa mga sakit mao ang dili angay nga mga kondisyon sa detensyon. Ang usa ka lig-on nga puy-anan mao ang yawe sa malampuson nga pagtipig. Kung adunay mga sintomas sa sakit, una sa tanan, ang kalidad sa tubig kinahanglan nga susihon ug, kung makit-an ang mga pagtipas, kinahanglan nga himuon ang mga lakang aron matul-id ang kahimtang. Kung ang mga simtomas magpadayon o mograbe pa, kinahanglan ang medikal nga pagtambal. Basaha ang dugang bahin sa mga sintomas ug pagtambal sa seksyon sa Mga Sakit sa Isda sa Aquarium.