L236 Super Yellow Pleco

L236 SUPER YELLOW PLECO

Hypancistrus sp. “L236 Super Yellow”

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: Captive-bred Variety – Xingu River Basin Ancestry, Brazil

Adult Size: 4″–6″

Temperament: Peaceful / Territorial with Similar Plecos

Care Level: ⭐ Moderate

Tank Level: Bottom

🍽 DIET

Carnivore / Omnivore

Accepts: Protein-rich sinking pellets, insect-based foods, shrimp, krill, mysis, bloodworms, mussels, 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 aggressive or overly competitive bottom feeders.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 6.0–7.5

Temperature: 78–84°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <30 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

A selectively bred L236 variety prized for its vivid yellow base color and contrasting dark maze-like pattern. Each individual develops unique markings, making premium Super Yellow specimens especially desirable.

📝 CARE NOTES

Provide multiple 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 requires a complete, varied diet. Stable water conditions and regular partial water changes are essential.

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