{"product_id":"l129-colombian-zebra-pleco-hypancistrus-debilittera","title":"L129 Colombian Zebra Pleco (Hypancistrus debilittera)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* For the safety of our animals, we now ship \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/span\u003e exclusively via UPS Next Day Air.  If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe L129 Colombian Zebra Pleco is a strikingly beautiful zebra pleco species!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe L129 Colombian Zebra Pleco (Hypancistrus debilittera) is a bit more common than most L-species plecos, but still displays a unique and breathtaking pattern. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIts black body and distinct white patterning makes it a top candidate for the planted or nano aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA generally peaceful and hardy species, the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColombian Zebra Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e is an excellent, undemanding candidate for most aquariums.  Unlike the widely-seen Common Pleco \u003cem\u003e(Hypostomus plecostomus\u003c\/em\u003e) and Trinidad Pleco (\u003cem\u003eHypostomus punctatus\u003c\/em\u003e), which easily reach a monstrous size of 18 to 20+ inches (45 to 51+ cm), the Colombian Zebra Pleco grows to a size of only \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.5 - 2.8 inches (6.4 - 7.1 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e.  This smaller size makes for a much more manageable (and less messy) pleco that can thrive permanently in a well-maintained aquarium as small as 20 gallons!  Male plecos may be somewhat territorial with other males of their species, but disputes can usually be diffused by providing ample territory and hiding places for each fish.  All other fish tankmates will be generally ignored, although it is likely that dwarf shrimp will fall prey to the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColombian Zebra Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e.  However, ornamental snails will not be bothered and large Amano, Green Lace, Flower, and Vampire Shrimp are generally unthreatened by the Snowball Pleco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColombian Zebra Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e is primarily nocturnal, but will often become active during daytime hours once established in an aquarium with plenty of driftwood, rockwork, and other hiding places.  It is not known to eat wood heavily like some plecos (\u003cem\u003ePanaque sp\u003c\/em\u003e., etc.), but it may benefit from some supplementary wood (or bio-film on driftwood).  The \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColombian Zebra Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e will not bother most plants and it is not an effective algae-eater.  Feed the Colombian Zebra Pleco a diet heavy in both meaty and vegetable matter, including high-quality vegetable flakes, sinking algae wafers, and pellets.  It will also appreciate being fed some fresh vegetables such as shelled peas, spinach, zucchini and cucumber.  Meaty foods such as bloodworms are definitely necessary for this species, especially in comparison to some other “pleco” species. This species requires a well-maintained aquarium with moderate to high water flow in order to thrive.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColombian Zebra Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e is an extremely beautiful and very peaceful, hardy addition to almost any aquarium. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt a maximum size of only 2.8 inches, this is a very practical and manageable fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis fish will not bother most plants.  It will also scavenge and consume most uneaten fish food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColombian Zebra Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e is an aquarium fish with a unique appearance as well as plenty of personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e:  75 - 82° F (24 - 28° C)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e:  6.4 - 7.6 (flexible as long as sudden changes are avoided)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKH\u003c\/span\u003e:  6 - 10 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/span\u003e:  20 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE GUIDELINES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e:  Omnivorous, so a varied diet is necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSocial behavior\u003c\/span\u003e:  Generally solitary, but will socialize somewhat, especially during breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e:  Rio Orinoco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAverage adult size\u003c\/span\u003e:  2.5 - 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