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Better to ask question before you get the fish IMHO.
Q1)But I've read somewhere that it is banned or going to be banned.
Is it true? If so, will the price go up like L046?
From what I hear it's a blanket ban on export for all Hypancistrus species from Brazil.
I do think those species from the Rio Xingu will be in more dire straits as the dam is being built there.
I can't say for sure about the L270 but if you like them no harm getting them ASAP!
You never know what politics and big business will throw at you next...
Also, I read up on how to care for hypans like L270, and this is what I gather:
they like strong water currents.
IMHO strong current is not really required.
Some current is desirable though.
DO (dissolved oxyen) level is more important.
they are mostly carnivorous.
Yup!
Q2)How about bio load? do they crap alot?
From a size perspective it won't be a huge problem.
I notice most small plecos (like Hypancistrus) have small intestinal tracts.
You can tell from the diameter of the feces.
So you shouldn't face as LARGE a problem as the big pleco keepers.
Q3)And I've seen alot of people using sand as substrate. But will they accidentally eat the sand and cause impaction?
No really a problem for most animal unlike humans.
You should know which useless organ I'm talking about here...
But you do need to maintain the sand by shifting it occassionally to avoid compaction of the sand.
Q4)And also, can I keep it in my planted tank with tetras, dwarf cories, otos and apistos?
It's been done before so it's not impossible.
Check-out gene's pleco tank!
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