Shelter selection in the Hypancistrus zebra

What is it about?

The selection of shelter is essential item to improve the welfare of the zebra pleco for the development of aquaculture. The zebra prefer shelters of clay and rock, not like PVC pipe. The clay is a moldable material enabling the creation of suitable shelters for refuges and spawning site.

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Why is it important?

This work is the first in a series of papers whose objective is to improve the welfare of the maximum zebra pleco. We determine the best material, now we want to know the best format and size of these shelters. What preferecia by food fresh, the best technique for sicronizar the spawns, among other works of interest in the culture of Loricariids.