LDA-31 Mustard Spotted Pleco

Do a Google search on the LDA-31 mustard spot plecostomus, and several varying images will appear. Spot size on the body varies from small to almost L-102 inspector pleco size, and body color varies from black (rare) to dark brown. Though the species is the same in most of these pictures, the fish varies in appearance based on the region it is caught in. Like most plecos, these exotic catfish need some driftwood in the fish tank and are peaceful neighbors with most other freshwater aquarium fish. Regardless of the size of the spots, they are orange and beautiful. Zoologist Robert Kanazawa discovere the mustard spotted pleco while on a expidition in Equador for the Smithsonian. 

Quick Facts

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.