L260 Queen Arabesque Pleco

L260 QUEEN ARABESQUE PLECO

Hypancistrus sp. “L260”

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: South America – Tapajós River Basin, Brazil

Adult Size: 3.5″–4.5″

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 well-separated hiding areas when keeping more than one. Avoid aggressive or overly competitive bottom feeders.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 5.5–7.5

Temperature: 78–84°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <30 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

An elegant specialty pleco covered with intricate white, maze-like lines over a deep black body. Its detailed pattern resembles delicate arabesque artwork, inspiring its royal name.

📝 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. Regular partial water changes are essential.

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