Among the nicest types of Peckoltia we find Peckoltia braueri. The availability of this species in the hobby has varied through the years, depending on the export situation in Brazil. In recent times there has been a good, steady supply of L135 (Rio Demini) coming out of Manaus, making this variety of P.braueri one of the more common Peckoltias in the trade. With its beautiful pattern and appetite for algae, P.braueri is not only popular among the core of catfish enthusiasts, but appeals to a broader audience as well.
Facts:
Name: Peckoltia braueri (Eigenmann, 1912)
Trade names: L121, L135, L305, Wormline Peckoltia
Origin: Rio Demini, Brazil (L135), L121 (Guyana), L305 (Rio Tacutu, Guyana)
Maximum TL: 15 cm / 6”
Often wild fish needs some proper care and feeding to regain their strength and vitality, and when they are happy and relaxed they will show off a beautiful orange colour in the fins. Stressed individuals are pale with slightly washed-out markings. P.braueri is an omnivore, so a varied diet is required. After a period of maintenance and conditioning the fish should be possible to breed in typical Peckoltia manor. Clean, warm water with good movement and a tank furnished with decent caves and other hiding places makes the fish feel relaxed, and the males will eventually show off some odontodal growth, although not as prominent as in many other Peckoltia species.
There are three L-numbers assigned to this species: L121 has an orange seam in the dorsal and caudal fin which L135 lacks. L305 is claimed to be a smaller fish (12 cm), with 8 soft rays in the dorsal fin. L135 and L121 have 7.
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