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Nocturnal L007 galaxy pleco, a peaceful cave-loving carnivore around 6.5 cm. Suits 70 L+ tanks at 26-29C with meaty evening feeds.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Leporacanthicus galaxias
Max Adult Size
up to 6.5 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Temperature
26–29°C
pH Range
5.5–7.5
Minimum Tank
70L
Diet
Carnivore
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Temperature
26–29°C
26°CIdeal29°C
pH Level
5.5–7.5
5.5Ideal7.5
Leporacanthicus galaxias
L007 Leporicantus galaxias - Catfish for Sale UK
Moderate Care
Peaceful
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Nocturnal L007 galaxy pleco, a peaceful cave-loving carnivore around 6.5 cm. Suits 70 L+ tanks at 26-29C with meaty evening feeds.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Leporacanthicus galaxias
Max Adult Size
up to 6.5 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Temperature
26–29°C
pH Range
5.5–7.5
Minimum Tank
70L
Diet
Carnivore
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
26–29°C
26°CIdeal29°C
pH Level
5.5–7.5
5.5Ideal7.5
Night is when the L007 earns its keep. Catalogued as Leporicantus galaxias and known to UK keepers as a galaxy pleco, this boldly patterned, nocturnal catfish spends daylight tucked into caves and emerges after lights-out to feed — it is a carnivore, so plan meals around meaty foods offered in the evening. A Moderate care rating and a genuinely peaceful temperament make it one of the more forgiving L-number catfish we stock.
Water from 26–29°C suits it, with a usefully wide pH window of 5.5–7.5 and soft to moderately hard conditions up to 12 dGH. A 70-litre aquarium is the workable minimum, and with an adult length of around 6.5cm this pleco stays within reach of mid-sized setups that could never house the giants of the family. It mixes happily with small tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, peaceful catfish and other non-territorial bottom dwellers of similar size. The exclusion list is short but firm: very aggressive fish, fin-nippers, fish small enough to be swallowed, and other large plecos squeezed into cramped quarters. Give it ten years of consistent care and it will repay you as the fixture of your tank’s night shift.
That 5.5–7.5 pH window deserves a highlight of its own: it stretches from distinctly acidic right up to neutral-plus, with hardness anywhere from very soft to 12 dGH, so most established soft-to-moderate setups can take an L007 without re-engineering their water. Pair the flexible chemistry with a modest 70-litre footprint and a peaceful disposition, and you have a speciality catfish that fits real-world tanks rather than demanding a dedicated one.
How to keep the L007 galaxy pleco
- Temperature: 26–29°C
- pH 5.5–7.5; hardness 0–12 dGH
- Minimum aquarium: 70 litres
- Adult size: about 6.5cm; lifespan ~10 years
- Carnivorous and nocturnal — feed after the lights dim
- Peaceful; provide caves and bottom cover
Ordering and introducing your L007
Have at least one dedicated cave ready per pleco before introduction — for a cave-loving, nocturnal species, a bolt-hole from day one dramatically reduces settling-in stress. Keep evening feeds consistent so it learns the routine. We dispatch L007 Leporicantus galaxias across the UK via licensed live-animal courier, backed by our live arrival guarantee.
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I have a small group of long finned mountain minnows. So was delighted to be able to order ten of this variety to increase the genetics in my tank . The ones I recieved are healthy but it’s to early to give a verdict on wether they are of a long finned type since they are small currently.
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100% success travel and "installation". Pleased with quality of purchase. The Siamese fighter a bit "shy" so have not yet seen him at his best yet but looking good. Happy customer. GG
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