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Assorted L-Number Pleco (Loricariidae spp.)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Assorted L-Number Plecos<\/strong> include a variety of sought-after pleco species identified by their official L-numbers. These catfish are prized for their unique patterns, colours, and body shapes<\/strong>, ranging from boldly spotted to finely striped varieties. They make excellent feature fish for well-maintained freshwater aquariums.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h3>\n

South America \u2013 primarily the Amazon, Orinoco, and surrounding river systems<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Omnivorous with a strong preference for sinking foods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Offer algae wafers, sinking pellets, blanched vegetables, and occasional frozen foods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Some species benefit from driftwood in the diet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Suitable with peaceful to semi-aggressive community fish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Avoid housing with very aggressive cichlids or fin-nippers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Best kept with other bottom dwellers only if adequate space and hiding spots are provided<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Generally peaceful<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        May be territorial toward other plecos, especially in smaller tanks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Experience Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Intermediate (some species suitable for advanced keepers depending on care needs)<\/p>\n

        Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Temperature:<\/strong> 24\u201330\u00b0C (75\u201386\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          pH:<\/strong> 6.0\u20137.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Hardness:<\/strong> Soft to moderately hard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            Tank size requirements vary by species\u2014research individual L-numbers before purchase<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Provide caves, driftwood, and shaded areas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Excellent algae grazers, while also serving as striking display fish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            A diverse and collectible group, Assorted L-Number Plecos<\/strong> are ideal for aquarists looking to add character, rarity, and visual impact to their aquarium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Assorted L-Number Pleco (Loricariidae spp.) Overview Assorted L-Number Plecos include a variety of sought-after pleco species identified by their official L-numbers. These catfish are prized for their unique patterns, colours, and body shapes, ranging from boldly spotted to finely striped varieties. They make excellent feature fish for well-maintained freshwater aquariums. Origin South America \u2013 primarily […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1576,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[22,89],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1577","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-pleco","7":"product_cat-tropical-assorted","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-variable"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/1577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1576"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1577"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=1577"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=1577"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=1577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}