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Freshwater fishL-007 Galaxy Vampire Pleco
L-007 Galaxy Vampire Pleco
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The vampire family of plecos receives their name due to a sharp tooth on the sucker mouth. The L-007 vampire pleco is also called the tooth-nose pleco and the galaxy pleco. The bite causes little more than surprise, but they do bite. Vampire plecos are scavengers and meat eaters. The L-007 galaxy vampire pleco has larger dots than the L-29 and L-240 vampire plecos. These exotic aquarium fish love to hang on driftwood like bats in a cave.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Leporacanthicus galaxias (L-007) |
| Origin | Lower Amazon and Tocantins basins, Brazil |
| Care Level | Moderate (needs warm, oxygen-rich water) |
| Temperament | Peaceful with fish; territorial with other plecos |
| Adult Size | Up to 8–10" |
| Lifespan | 12–15+ years |
| Diet | Omnivore (sinking foods) |
| Water Temperature | 78–84°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Group Size | Single, or several with a cave each |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 2–3" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them strong current, high oxygen, rocky caves and driftwood. Keep the water warm and very clean, since they produce a lot of waste on a meaty diet.
Feeding: Feed meaty sinking foods like carnivore pellets. They also enjoy frozen foods like shrimp and bloodworms.
Tankmates: They do well with most community fish and cichlids of similar size. They may eat very small fish or shrimp. Give each pleco its own cave.
Good to know: These plecos have strong, toothed mouths and prefer meaty foods; they usually leave plants alone.
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