Lineolus Peckoltia (L007) Care Guide

Peckoltia lineolus is a small banded loricariid catfish of the upper Orinoco region, marked by thin dark lines on a tan body.

Overview

Peckoltia lineolus (also written Peckoltia lineola, Armbruster, 2008) is a small armored loricariid catfish marked with thin dark lines on a tan body. It reaches about 9.7 cm in standard length, making it one of the smaller members of the genus.

Taxonomy

Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Peckoltia
Scientific name: Peckoltia lineolus
Also recorded as: Peckoltia lineola (Armbruster, 2008)
Trade designations: L007, L056

Habitat

FishBase records the species from the Río Ventuari in Venezuela and the Río Inírida in Colombia, within the upper Orinoco region. It is a freshwater species of tropical rocky riffles.

Tank requirements

Minimum tank volume: 120 L
Temperature: 24-28 degrees Celsius (75-82 degrees Fahrenheit)
pH: 6.0-7.5
GH: 2-12 dGH
Water flow: moderate
Lifespan: 8-12 years

Provide driftwood, caves and clean, oxygenated water with some current to mimic riffle habitat.

Diet

The species is omnivorous. A varied diet of sinking prepared foods, vegetable matter and occasional protein items is appropriate. It is nocturnal and feeds mainly at night.

Compatibility

Peckoltia lineolus is peaceful and bottom-dwelling, hiding for much of the day. It can be kept with calm species such as tetras and Corydoras. Aggressive or territorial plecos should be avoided.

Breeding

As a cave-spawning Peckoltia, breeding is considered advanced. Males develop hypertrophied odontodes during the breeding season.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List: Vulnerable (assessed 21 August 2020).