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General information – The LDA21 known also as Peckoltia sp. It

Named after Gustavo Peckolt, member of the Natural History

Commission of Rondon. The taxonomic placement of this species is

currently unclear but according to

German expert Ingo Seidel, Peckoltia caenosa is believed to be

LDA20/LDA21.Although it is not an effective algae eater many fish

keepers keep the LDA21 as algae eater 

Common Name - LDA21, LDA20 

Scientific Name - Peckoltia sp, LDA21, Peckoltia caenosa 

Family - Loricariidae 

Origin - Venezuela: Llanos, Rio Guarico, Rio Orituco 

Size – 20cm 

First discovered – Unknown  

LDA21(Peckoltia sp)
Photo by:Arnon Reisman

Nutrition – Although the LDA21 is omnivore it has a great tendency towards meaty food.

The LDA21 will accept commercial food such as pellets and frozen food, Catfish wafers

is recommended.       

Behavior – peaceful  

Maintenance and care – The LDA21 requires minimum 30 gallon tank sizeIt will appreciate many hiding

places as possible; decorate its tank with plants, Woods and caves. Perform water changes on

weekly Basis.  

Water Parameters - PH 6-7.5, Temperature: 72-86F (22-30C).  

Breeding – cave spawner. Not yet breed in captivity.