L199 Yellowhead Zebra Pleco

L199 YELLOWHEAD ZEBRA PLECO

Hypancistrus furunculus

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: South America – Upper Orinoco River Basin, Colombia and Venezuela

Adult Size: 4″–5″

Temperament: Peaceful / Territorial with Similar Plecos

Care Level: ⭐ Moderate

Tank Level: Bottom

🍽 DIET

Carnivore / Omnivore

Accepts: Protein-rich sinking pellets, shrimp, krill, mysis, bloodworms, mussels, insect-based foods, and occasional algae wafers

✔ COMPATIBILITY

Generally peaceful toward community fish but territorial with other plecos, especially adult males competing for caves. Provide multiple separated hiding areas when keeping more than one. Avoid overly aggressive or fast-feeding bottom dwellers.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 6.0–7.5

Temperature: 76–84°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <30 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

A striking Hypancistrus featuring a golden-yellow head and bold dark-and-light zebra banding. Its compact size and high-contrast pattern make it a highly desirable specialty pleco.

📝 CARE NOTES

Provide caves, driftwood, smooth rocks, strong filtration, and warm, highly oxygenated water with moderate current. Feed protein-rich sinking foods after the aquarium lights dim. This species is not a dedicated algae eater and should not be expected to survive on algae or leftover food alone.

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