Does the Leopard Frog Pleco eat algae?

Only incidentally. They are primarily omnivores leaning towards a meaty diet, unlike the Bristlenose Pleco. You should feed them sinking carnivore pellets, bloodworms, and only occasional vegetable matter.

Why is my L134 hiding all the time?

They are naturally crepuscular and nocturnal, meaning they are most active at dawn, dusk, and during the night. Providing more caves and dimming the aquarium lights can encourage them to venture out more often.

Do I need to feed them wood?

No. While bogwood is essential for cover, grazing biofilm, and breaking up sightlines, Peckoltia species do not digest wood for sustenance like Panaque species do.

Can I keep multiple Leopard Frog Plecos together?

Yes, provided your tank has a large enough footprint. You must provide at least two or three caves per pleco to prevent severe aggressive territorial disputes over hiding spots.

What temperature is best for them?

They originate from the warm waters of the Rio Tapajós and thrive best in temperatures between 26°C and 28°C. This makes them excellent companions for warm-water fish like Discus.

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Leopard Frog Pleco

Peckoltia compta

A strikingly marked, moderately sized Brazilian pleco that adds vivid yellow and black contrast to warm-water community tanks.

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Ideal Conditions

Temperature: 24 – 28 °C
pH range: 6 – 7.4
Hardness: 2 – 12 dGH
Adult size: 9 – 11 cm
100L minimum for a single specimen; larger footprint required for groups.: 100 litres+
Lifespan: 8 – 12 years
Diet: Omnivore
Water flow: moderate to high
Preferred setup: Sandy substrate, abundant smooth rocks, driftwood tangles, and specifically sized ceramic or slate breeding caves.

About the Leopard Frog Pleco

The Leopard Frog Pleco, widely known in the hobby by its L-number L134, is highly sought after for its vivid, contrasting yellow and black banding. Belonging to the genus Peckoltia, this striking catfish originates from the warm, fast-flowing waters of the Rio Tapajós in Brazil. Reaching a modest 11 cm, it is exceptionally well-suited to medium-sized aquariums where its bold markings can be admired without the massive spatial requirements of larger plecos.

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Where Leopard Frog Pleco comes from

Native range

Rio Tapajós basin, Amazon basin

Countries / regions

Brazil

Habitat

Found in shallow rocky margins, rapids, and slower-moving tributaries strewn with submerged wood and boulders.

Primarily collected from the clear, warm, and highly oxygenated waters of the middle and lower Rio Tapajós.

Similar species

Clown Pleco
Panaqolus maccus
King Tiger Pleco
Hypancistrus sp. L066
Queen Arabesque Pleco
Hypancistrus inspector

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Compatible tank mates

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Rummy-nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
Peaceful, active mid-water swimmers that thrive in the same warm, flowing, soft water environments.
Great
Discus
Symphysodon spp.
Both species enjoy warmer water temperatures (28°C). The pleco stays at the bottom and rarely bothers the majestic Discus.
Great
Sterba's Corydoras
Corydoras sterbai
A warm-water tolerant Corydoras that shares the bottom peacefully, provided the tank has a large enough footprint to avoid accidental crowding.
Great
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus spp.
Both are bottom-dwelling catfish that compete for caves and territory. Only house together in larger aquariums with excess hiding spots.
Compatible with caution
Apistogramma
Apistogramma spp.
Dwarf cichlids claim caves at the bottom of the tank for breeding. Territorial disputes can occur if space is limited.
Compatible with caution
Oscar
Astronotus ocellatus
Large, aggressive cichlids may attempt to swallow the pleco, resulting in the pleco's spines getting lodged in the predator's throat, fatal to both.
Not recommended

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