Care and Compatibility of Leopard Cactus Pleco - Hypancistrus Furunculus L199


Introduction

The Hypancistrus Furunculus L199, also known as the Leopard Cactus Pleco L199, is a fish belonging to the Loricariidae family and native to Brazil. It is characterized by its distinctive pattern of black and white stripes throughout its body, giving it a unique and attractive appearance. It is a medium-sized fish that can reach a length of around 15 centimeters. It has a robust and flattened body, and its mouth is adapted for scraping algae and leftover food from surfaces. It is an omnivorous fish and primarily feeds on algae, plant matter, and small invertebrates. In the aquarium, it can be offered a varied diet that includes commercial bottom feeder pellets, fresh vegetables such as cucumber or zucchini, and frozen foods like mosquito larvae or shrimp.

Behavior

The Hypancistrus Furunculus L199 is a calm and reserved fish. It tends to be nocturnal and spends most of its time foraging for food and exploring its surroundings. It prefers to take refuge in caves, crevices, or driftwood where it feels secure. It is territorial and may show aggression towards other fish that invade its space. It is advisable to provide enough hiding places in the aquarium for it to feel comfortable and establish its territory. It is also important to maintain good water quality and perform regular water changes to ensure its well-being.

Sexual Dimorphism

Sexual dimorphism in Hypancistrus furunculus L199 is minimal and difficult to distinguish. Both males and females have a similar appearance. During breeding season, they may exhibit more pronounced territorial and courtship behavior.

Reproduction

The reproduction of Hypancistrus Furunculus L199 in the aquarium environment can be challenging due to the lack of specific information about their captive breeding. In their natural habitat, it is believed that they spawn in caves and crevices, where males prepare nests and females deposit eggs. After fertilization, males take care of guarding and protecting the eggs until they hatch. It is important to provide suitable shelters in the aquarium, such as caves or driftwood, where they can carry out the reproduction process. Since breeding in the aquarium environment can be complex, many aquarists rely on selective breeding or acquiring juvenile specimens from reputable sources.

Aquarium Conditions

Hypancistrus furunculus L199, commonly known as royal king tiger pleco, requires a well-planted aquarium with abundant vegetation, rocks, and driftwood. It prefers soft and slightly acidic water. Aquarium décor should include caves and hiding spots. Maintaining water quality is crucial and providing a varied diet.

Feeding

The Hypancistrus Furunculus L199 is an omnivorous fish that primarily feeds on algae, plant matter, and small invertebrates. In the aquarium, it can be offered a varied diet that includes commercial bottom feeder pellets, fresh vegetables such as cucumber or zucchini, and frozen foods like mosquito larvae or shrimp. It is also advisable to provide them with driftwood or rough surfaces where they can scrape and obtain additional nutrients. It is recommended to feed them once or twice a day in portions that they can consume within a few minutes.

Complexity

Caring for Hypancistrus furunculus L199 can be challenging. They are sensitive fish that require high-quality water and stable parameters. They can be shy and require enough space and shelters to feel secure. They mainly feed on algae and plant matter, but also accept commercial foods.


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To do an analysis more detailed about coexistence and behavior of Hypancistrus Furunculus L199 (Leopard Cactus Pleco) use the Aquarium simulation tool, if you do this you can test different ways to combine the Leopard Cactus Pleco with other fishes giving the dimensions and space on you aquarium, on this way you can known the optimal configuration for keep the fishes that you want.

You can also find out the 142 species compatible with the Hypancistrus Furunculus L199 (Leopard Cactus Pleco) can live together.

Note: The parameters of the water such as PH and temperature are also used to calculate the compatibility of the species.


Compatible species (142)

Compatible (51 Species)

Compatible without any restriction


Freshwater angelfish - Pterophyllum scalare

Freshwater angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

Male siamese fighting fish - betta splendens male

Male siamese fighting fish

betta splendens male

Veil tail Goldfish - Carassius auratus I

Veil tail Goldfish

Carassius auratus I

Guppy fish - Poecilia reticulata

Guppy fish

Poecilia reticulata

Swordtail fish - Xiphophorus hellerii

Swordtail fish

Xiphophorus hellerii

Neon tetra fish - Paracheirodon innesi

Neon tetra fish

Paracheirodon innesi

Female Siamese Fighting Fish - Betta Splendens Female

Female Siamese Fighting Fish

Betta Splendens Female

Tiger Barb - Puntius tetrazona

Tiger Barb

Puntius tetrazona

German Blue Ram - Microgeophagus ramirezi

German Blue Ram

Microgeophagus ramirezi

Discus fish - Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Discus fish

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Bleeding Heart Tetra - Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

Bleeding Heart Tetra

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

Molly fish - Poecilia sphenops

Molly fish

Poecilia sphenops

Pearl gourami - Trichogaster leerii

Pearl gourami

Trichogaster leerii

Telescope goldfish - Carassius auratus II

Telescope goldfish

Carassius auratus II

Comet Goldfish - Carassius auratus III

Comet Goldfish

Carassius auratus III

Dwarf Gourami - Colisa lalia

Dwarf Gourami

Colisa lalia

Severum Cichlid - Heros efasciatus

Severum Cichlid

Heros efasciatus

Celestial eye goldfish - Carassius auratus V

Celestial eye goldfish

Carassius auratus V

Electric Blue Cichlid - Andinoacara pulcher

Electric Blue Cichlid

Andinoacara pulcher

Black Skirt Tetra - Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

Black Skirt Tetra

Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

Hatchet Fish - Thoracocharax stellatus

Hatchet Fish

Thoracocharax stellatus

Bala Shark - Balantiocheilus melanopterus

Bala Shark

Balantiocheilus melanopterus

Platy Fish - Xiphophorus maculatus

Platy Fish

Xiphophorus maculatus

Galaxy Rasbora - Danio margaritatus

Galaxy Rasbora

Danio margaritatus

Glassy Perchlet - Parambassis ranga

Glassy Perchlet

Parambassis ranga

Red-eyed Tetra - Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Red-eyed Tetra

Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Black Neon Tetra - Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

Black Neon Tetra

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

Ember Tetra - Hemigrammus Rhodostomus

Ember Tetra

Hemigrammus Rhodostomus

Silver Dollar Fish - Metynnis argenteus

Silver Dollar Fish

Metynnis argenteus

Kissing Gourami - Helostoma temminckii

Kissing Gourami

Helostoma temminckii

Paradise Fish - Macropodus Opercularis

Paradise Fish

Macropodus Opercularis

Harlequin Rasbora - Trigonostigma Heteromorpha

Harlequin Rasbora

Trigonostigma Heteromorpha

Serpae Tetra - Hyphessobrycon Eques

Serpae Tetra

Hyphessobrycon Eques

Goldeneye Dwarf Cichlid - Nannacara anomala

Goldeneye Dwarf Cichlid

Nannacara anomala

Boeseman's Rainbowfish - Melanotaenia Boesemani

Boeseman's Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia Boesemani

Glass Catfish - Kryptopterus bicirrhis

Glass Catfish

Kryptopterus bicirrhis

Red Terror Fish - Mesoheros festae

Red Terror Fish

Mesoheros festae

Denison Barb - Puntius denisonii

Denison Barb

Puntius denisonii

Lemon Catfish - Hemiancistrus subviridis

Lemon Catfish

Hemiancistrus subviridis

Upside-Down Catfish - Synodontis nigriventris

Upside-Down Catfish

Synodontis nigriventris

Flag Cichlid - Mesonauta festivus

Flag Cichlid

Mesonauta festivus

Empire Gudgeon - Hypseleotris compressa

Empire Gudgeon

Hypseleotris compressa

Archerfish - Toxotes jaculatrix

Archerfish

Toxotes jaculatrix

Mije Fish - Leporinus fasciatus

Mije Fish

Leporinus fasciatus

Stick Catfish - Farlowella acus

Stick Catfish

Farlowella acus

Jaguar Cichlid - Parachromis managuensis

Jaguar Cichlid

Parachromis managuensis

Butterfly Peacock Bass - Butterfly Peacock Bass

Butterfly Peacock Bass

Butterfly Peacock Bass

Pez Cachama - Piaractus brachypomus

Pez Cachama

Piaractus brachypomus

Red Rainbowfish - Glossolepis incisus

Red Rainbowfish

Glossolepis incisus

Altum Angelfish - Pterophyllum altum

Altum Angelfish

Pterophyllum altum

Weather Loach - Misgurnus spp

Weather Loach

Misgurnus spp

Similar Sizes (13 Species)

They can coexist if they are the same size or very similar sizes, it does not work in all cases, there may be exceptions.


Black Phantom Tetra - Hyphessobrycon Megalopterus

Black Phantom Tetra

Hyphessobrycon Megalopterus

Espei Rasbora - Trigonostigma espei

Espei Rasbora

Trigonostigma espei

Forktail Blue-Eye - Pseudomugil furcatus

Forktail Blue-Eye

Pseudomugil furcatus

Blue-Eyed Pseudomugil - Pseudomugil paskai

Blue-Eyed Pseudomugil

Pseudomugil paskai

Pictus Catfish - Pimelodus pictus

Pictus Catfish

Pimelodus pictus

Dwarf Tetra - Hasemania nana

Dwarf Tetra

Hasemania nana

Semifasciolatus Barb - Puntius semifasciolatus

Semifasciolatus Barb

Puntius semifasciolatus

Moenkhausia Pittieri - Moenkhausia pittieri

Moenkhausia Pittieri

Moenkhausia pittieri

Bamboo Shrimp - Atyopsis moluccensis

Bamboo Shrimp

Atyopsis moluccensis

Spotted Dora Catfish - Agamyxus pectinifrons

Spotted Dora Catfish

Agamyxus pectinifrons

Pez ventosa de borneo - Sewellia lineolata

Pez ventosa de borneo

Sewellia lineolata

With Reservation (10 Species)

Compatible in some cases, it depends on the nature and personality of the fish.


Oscar Fish - Astronotus ocellatus

Oscar Fish

Astronotus ocellatus

Green Terror - Andinoacara rivulatus

Green Terror

Andinoacara rivulatus

Emperor Tetra - Nematobrycon Palmeri

Emperor Tetra

Nematobrycon Palmeri

Ember Tetra - Hyphessobrycon Amandae

Ember Tetra

Hyphessobrycon Amandae

Las especies territoriales por lo general pueden convivir con especies protegidas con coraza, ya que no pueden hacerles daño por su dura piel, lo que si hay que tener en cuenta es tener un acuario con dimensiones favorables para que cada pez pueda delimitar un territorio, ya que la mayoría de peces acorazados son también peces de fondo y les gusta estar buscando lugares donde ocultarse.


Myanmar Rainbow Snakehead - Channa aurantimaculata

Myanmar Rainbow Snakehead

Channa aurantimaculata

Nile Tilapia - Oreochromis niloticus

Nile Tilapia

Oreochromis niloticus

Dwarf Cichlid - Apistogramma borellii

Dwarf Cichlid

Apistogramma borellii

Elephant Fish - Gnathonemus petersii

Elephant Fish

Gnathonemus petersii

Myanmar Darío - Dario sp Myanmar

Myanmar Darío

Dario sp Myanmar

Filamentous Tetra - Dicrossus filamentosus

Filamentous Tetra

Dicrossus filamentosus

Showdown over territory (12 Species)

Fish can live together as long as the space is spacious enough to delimit a territory, otherwise there may be aggressions for competing for the territory.


Clown Loach - Chromobotia macracanthus

Clown Loach

Chromobotia macracanthus

Wasp Goby - Brachygobius Xanthozona

Wasp Goby

Brachygobius Xanthozona

Bicolor Shark - Epalzeorhynchos bicolor

Bicolor Shark

Epalzeorhynchos bicolor

Black Ghost Knife Fish - Apteronotus albifrons

Black Ghost Knife Fish

Apteronotus albifrons

Yoyo Loach - Botia almorhae

Yoyo Loach

Botia almorhae

Otocinclus Catfish - Otocinclus Affinis

Otocinclus Catfish

Otocinclus Affinis

Upside-Down Catfish - Synodontis eupterus

Upside-Down Catfish

Synodontis eupterus

Neon Spot fish - Pseudotropheus elongatus chewere

Neon Spot fish

Pseudotropheus elongatus chewere

Kribensis Cichlid - Pelvicachromis pulcher

Kribensis Cichlid

Pelvicachromis pulcher

Apple Snail - Pomacea bridgesii

Apple Snail

Pomacea bridgesii

Territorial fish can usually live with fish protected with armor, since they cannot harm them because of their tough skin, what must be taken into account is to have an aquarium with favorable dimensions so that each fish can delimit a territory, since that most armored fish are also bottom fish and they like to be looking for places to hide.


Suckermouth Catfish - Gyrinocheilus Aymonieri

Suckermouth Catfish

Gyrinocheilus Aymonieri

Red-tailed Black Shark - Epalzeorhynchus frenatus

Red-tailed Black Shark

Epalzeorhynchus frenatus

Considerable size difference (38 Species)

They can coexist while they are similar in size or the size difference is not very abysmal, since as the fish grows it increases the chances of eating its partner that did not grow much.


Suckermouth catfish - Hypostomus plecostomus

Suckermouth catfish

Hypostomus plecostomus

Rio Grande cichlid - Herichthys cyanoguttatus

Rio Grande cichlid

Herichthys cyanoguttatus

Midas king fish - Amphilophus citrinellus

Midas king fish

Amphilophus citrinellus

Common carp - Cyprinus carpio

Common carp

Cyprinus carpio

Flowerhorn cichlid - Flowerhorn cichlid

Flowerhorn cichlid

Flowerhorn cichlid

Jack Dempsey Cichlid - Rocio octofasciata

Jack Dempsey Cichlid

Rocio octofasciata

Pez Loro - Red Parrot

Pez Loro

Red Parrot

Sun Catfish - Horabagrus brachysoma

Sun Catfish

Horabagrus brachysoma

Gray bichir - Polypterus senegalus

Gray bichir

Polypterus senegalus

Satena Pike Cichlid - Crenicichla strigata Günther

Satena Pike Cichlid

Crenicichla strigata Günther

Osteoglossum bicirrhosum - Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

Pangasianodon hypophthalmus - Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

Red-bellied Piranha - Pygocentrus nattereri

Red-bellied Piranha

Pygocentrus nattereri

Ruby Tetra - Axelrodia riesei

Ruby Tetra

Axelrodia riesei

Three lined Pencilfish - Nannostomus Trifasciatus

Three lined Pencilfish

Nannostomus Trifasciatus

Boraras Brigittae Fish - Boraras Brigittae

Boraras Brigittae Fish

Boraras Brigittae

Cherry Barb - Barbus titteya

Cherry Barb

Barbus titteya

Filamented Rainbowfish - Iriatherina Werneri

Filamented Rainbowfish

Iriatherina Werneri

Endler Guppy Fish - Poecilia Wingei

Endler Guppy Fish

Poecilia Wingei

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid - Apistogramma viejita

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Apistogramma viejita

Clown Pleco - Panaqolus maccus

Clown Pleco

Panaqolus maccus

Royal Pleco - Panaque nigrolineatus

Royal Pleco

Panaque nigrolineatus

Congo Tetra - Phenacogrammus interruptus

Congo Tetra

Phenacogrammus interruptus

Lacustris Rainbowfish - Melanotaenia lacustris

Lacustris Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia lacustris

Preacox Rainbowfish - Melanotaenia preacox

Preacox Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia preacox

Stiphodon Ornatus - Stiphodon ornatus

Stiphodon Ornatus

Stiphodon ornatus

Anentome Helena - Anentome helena

Anentome Helena

Anentome helena

IndoPlanorbis Exustus - Planorbis planorbis

IndoPlanorbis Exustus

Planorbis planorbis

Horned Snail - Tyloperlamania sp

Horned Snail

Tyloperlamania sp

Red Cherry - Neocaridina davidi

Red Cherry

Neocaridina davidi

Amano Shrimp - Caridina multidentata

Amano Shrimp

Caridina multidentata

Blue Bee Shrimp - Paracaridina sp

Blue Bee Shrimp

Paracaridina sp

Florida Dwarf Crayfish - Cambarellus diminutus

Florida Dwarf Crayfish

Cambarellus diminutus

Red-Backed Tetra - Hyphessobrycon bentosi

Red-Backed Tetra

Hyphessobrycon bentosi

Lemon Tetra - Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis

Lemon Tetra

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis

Cardinal Tetra - Paracheirodon axelrodi

Cardinal Tetra

Paracheirodon axelrodi

Medaka Fish - Oryzias latipes

Medaka Fish

Oryzias latipes

Dwarf Swordtail - Heterandria formosa

Dwarf Swordtail

Heterandria formosa

Food competition (2 Species)

They can live together but you have to be careful since it is likely that the fastest fish will take all the food and leave nothing for their partners who are slow swimmers, so you have to make sure that everyone can eat.


Zebrafish - Danio rerio

Zebrafish

Danio rerio

Siamese Algae Eater - Crossocheilus Siamensis

Siamese Algae Eater

Crossocheilus Siamensis

Compatible if space is enough (16 Species)

They can coexist together if the aquarium they share is large and spacious enough for both species to feel good, as some fish may attack others to feel that they have little space and try to eliminate the competition.


Golden Royal Pleco - Sturisoma aureum

Golden Royal Pleco

Sturisoma aureum

Striped Raphael Catfish - Platydoras costatus

Striped Raphael Catfish

Platydoras costatus

Coolie loach - Pangio kuhlii

Coolie loach

Pangio kuhlii

Galaxy Plecostomus - Leporacanthicus sp L240

Galaxy Plecostomus

Leporacanthicus sp L240

Dwarf marbled catfish - Microglanis poecilus

Dwarf marbled catfish

Microglanis poecilus

Jewel Cichlid - Hemichromis lifalili

Jewel Cichlid

Hemichromis lifalili

Firemouth Cichlid - Cichlasoma meeki

Firemouth Cichlid

Cichlasoma meeki

Blue Acara - Satanoperca daemon

Blue Acara

Satanoperca daemon

Convict Cichlid - Amatitlania nigrofasciata

Convict Cichlid

Amatitlania nigrofasciata

Agassiz's Apistogramma - Apistogramma Agassizii

Agassiz's Apistogramma

Apistogramma Agassizii

Cockatoo Cichlid - Apistogramma Cacatuoides

Cockatoo Cichlid

Apistogramma Cacatuoides

Butterfly Loach - Beaufortia leveretti

Butterfly Loach

Beaufortia leveretti

Glowlight Tetra - Hemigrammus Erythrozonus

Glowlight Tetra

Hemigrammus Erythrozonus

They can become a little more territorial than normal with other Hypancistrus furunculus


Leopard Cactus Pleco - Hypancistrus Furunculus L199

Leopard Cactus Pleco

Hypancistrus Furunculus L199

Leopard Cactus Pleco

Hypancistrus Furunculus L199

Leopard Cactus Pleco - Hypancistrus Furunculus L199
  • Ph: 6.5 - 7.3
  • Temperature (c°): 24 - 29
  • Measures: 8 cm - 12cm
  • Aquarium Capacity:
    18 Liters - 5 Gallons
  • Alimentación: Carnivores, Herbivores
  • Colores: Black, Gris, White
  • Comportamiento: Likes to take refuge, Night, Peaceful
  • Habitad: American
  • Morfología: Cuirass or Carapace, Thorns or pointed
  • Preferencias del Acuario: Caves, Logs, Natural plants, Rocks, Sand
  • Tamaño: Medium
  • Taxonomía: Fish
  • Tipo de Agua: Sweet water, Tropical waters
  • Velocidad de nado o movimiento: Normal
  • Zona de Nado: Aquarium background