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Pet of the Year 2024: The Zebra Pleco | Keeping and reproduction from the perspective of a scientist and hobby breeder

Interview with pet experts

Topic

BreedingKeeping

When & Where

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Wed, 05/08/2024, 12:30 - 13:15

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ZZF / WZF - Hall 4 / 4-311

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Details

  • Format:

    Interview

  • Language:

    English

Session description

This interview with ZZF expert Dr Stefan K. Hetz and Prof. Leandro M. Sousa, Federal University of Pará, Brazil, is dedicated to The Zebra Pleco, which was named Pet of the Year 2024 by the ZZF e.V. A scientist and a hobby breeder share their experiences and insights into keeping and breeding this fascinating species.

The discussion offers insights into the optimal conditions for keeping these animals as well as proven methods for successful breeding in home aquariums.

Speaker

Prof. Leandro M. Sousa
Prof. Leandro M. Sousa
Ichthyologist and Biology Professor at the Universidade Federal do Pará

Moderator

Dr. Stefan K. Hetz
Scientific advisor for pets and international relations