Pleco L129 Chocolate Zebra
$30.00
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| Care Level | Moderate |
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| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Diet | Herbivorous (algae flake, green wafers, seaweed, spirulina, vegetables) |
| Water Conditions | Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 7.8-8.6, Stable Parameters are key. |
| Max Size | 4 inches |
| Scientific Name | Hypancistrus sp. L129 |
| Species / Family | Loricariidae |
| Minimum Tank Size | 20 gallons |
| Compatibility | The best tank mates for the L129 Colombian Zebra Pleco (Chocolate Zebra Pleco) are small, peaceful fish that occupy the middle and upper water columns without competing for bottom caves or food such as: Small Schooling Tetras: Neon Tetras, Cardinal Tetras, Ember Tetras, Glowlight Tetras. Small Bottom Dwellers (with caution on space): Corydoras catfish (such as Pepper Corydoras), provided they have separate feeding areas and do not crowd the pleco's territory. Otocinclus catfish. Peaceful Invertebrates: Amano Shrimp, Neocaridina shrimp. Other Mid-Water Fish: Micro rasboras, Dwarf barbs. |
| Avoid Housing With | Aggressive Bottom Dwellers / Cave Competitors: Other territorial plecos, large cichlids (Oscars, Jack Dempseys), or crayfish that will evict the L129 from its preferred caves. Aggressive or Fast Substrate Vacuums: Large barbs, silver dollars, or fast-swimming danios that outcompete bottom-feeders for sinking pellets and wafers before the pleco can eat. Large / Predatory Fish: Any fish large enough to view a 3-inch L129 pleco as a meal. |
Description
Pleco L129 Chocolate Zebra
The Chocolate Zebra Pleco (Hypancistrus sp. L129) is a peaceful freshwater catfish with a stunning striped pattern. Native to fast-flowing rivers in South America, this pleco adds visual interest and functionality to aquariums as a bottom-dweller. Features a maze-like pattern of fine vermiculation or stripes. Colors range from dark chocolate brown to grayish-black, accented with yellow, white, or cream lines. Colors can vary depending on the individual and lighting conditions. Reaches approximately 2.5 to 4 inches (about 6.4 to 10 cm), usually staying under 3 inches in typical home aquariums.
Omnivorous; primarily carnivorous. They need protein-rich, sinking wafers, frozen, or live foods. Note: They are not algae or wood eaters. Provide a tank with sandy substrates, driftwood, and stable water conditions to mimic its natural habitat. Feed it a balanced diet of sinking wafers, live, and frozen foods. Its peaceful nature makes it suitable for community tanks with similarly non-aggressive species.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 lbs |
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