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Brook Lamprey Lampetra planeri

Water: Freshwater

Brook Lamprey photo
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Brook Lamprey photo
Wikimedia Commons • Loki austanfell • CC BY-SA 3.0
Brook Lamprey photo
Wikimedia Commons • Fernando Losada Rodríguez • CC BY-SA 4.0

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Overview

Scientific name
Lampetra planeri
Origin region
Europe
Care level
Expert
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
15.00
Minimum tank (L)
120
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Micro-predator

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
6.0–14.0
pH
6.80–7.80
GH (dGH)
3.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00

Habitat & environment

Europe

Feeding

Micro-predator

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Metamorphosis complicates breeding under glass.

Notes

Filter-feeding larvae need fine sand; specialist care.

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Created: 2025-09-02 23:15:02
Updated: 2025-09-02 23:15:02
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