Zebra Pleco L046 Hypancistrus zebra
Hypancistrus zebra
Origin: Rio Xingu, Brazil (captive-bred)
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 10 cm
- Min Tank
- 100 L
- Lifespan
- 15
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful; males compete for cave territories.
About
Hypancistrus zebra — the L046 zebra pleco — is the most iconic L-number plecostomus in the hobby. Its stark black-and-white striped pattern is unlike any other pleco. Wild export from Brazil was banned in 2004, so only captive-bred specimens should be purchased. It differs from most plecos in requiring a primarily carnivorous diet and does not significantly graze algae. It needs warm (28–30°C), clean, fast-flowing, well-oxygenated water.
Care Guide
CAPTIVE-BRED ONLY. pH 6.0–7.5. Warm (28–30°C), high-flow. 100+ L. Feed: meaty foods — bloodworm, mysis, shrimp paste. NOT primarily herbivorous. Provide caves/hollow logs.
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