{"product_id":"queen-arabesque-pleco-l260","title":"Queen Arabesque Pleco (L260)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"135\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eQueen Arabesque Pleco (Hypancistrus sp. L260)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"52\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eA beautifully patterned, small pleco perfect for planted and peaceful aquariums\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eThe Queen Arabesque Pleco, known as L260, is a highly sought-after pleco species admired for its intricate black-and-white labyrinth-like patterning. Native to Brazil’s Rio Tapajós, this peaceful, nocturnal catfish thrives in aquariums with driftwood, rock caves, and gentle water flow. Its modest size and calm temperament make it ideal for medium-sized community tanks, where it can coexist with other non-aggressive fish. Though mostly carnivorous, it enjoys a diet of sinking carnivore pellets, frozen foods, and occasional algae-based offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"775\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"775\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful community and planted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"864\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept singly or in a small group with space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful; avoid other plecos that may compete for territory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-ADh8U5W-s?si=GtxBkh2FCkPPhD1m\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. 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