L264 Sultan Pleco
The L264 Sultan Pleco is a sultan pleco with a pale grey body and contrasting spots. It needs space, substantial shelters and a varied diet containing aquatic animal foods.
 
Key Features
Scientific Name: Leporacanthicus joselimai
Armoured bottom-dwelling catfish
Enjoys shelters and caves
Needs deliberate feeding
Adult Size: Around 15–20cm
 
Care Requirements
Temperature: 26–29°C
pH: 6.0–7.0
Recommended Tank Size: 300L or larger
Diet: Quality sinking foods, suitable aquatic meaty foods and supplementary vegetables
 
Temperament
Usually compatible with appropriately chosen fish, but may compete with other bottom dwellers for caves and food. Provide separate territories and monitor behaviour.
 
Notes
Use a mature aquarium with reliable filtration, high oxygen levels and regular partial water changes.
Provide multiple shelters, with extra space when keeping more than one fish.
Do not rely on algae or uneaten food as the complete diet.
Keep different L-number breeding strains separate to reduce hybridisation risk.