{"id":24240,"date":"2026-03-12T02:15:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=24240"},"modified":"2026-03-12T02:17:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:17:06","slug":"l91-three-beacon-pleco-leporacanthicus-triactis","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=l91-three-beacon-pleco-leporacanthicus-triactis","title":{"rendered":"L91 Three Beacon Pleco Leporacanthicus Triactis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>L91 Three Beacon Pleco Leporacanthicus Triactis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong> The L91 Three Beacon Pleco, also known as the Leporacanthicus triactis, is a captivating addition to any freshwater aquarium. Renowned for its unique appearance, it features three distinct &#8220;beacons&#8221; or spots, which light up its dark body. Growing up to 10 inches in length, this pleco is both a striking and functional inhabitant, actively contributing to algae control.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Native to the fast-flowing rivers of South America, specifically the Orinoco River basin, the Three Beacon Pleco thrives in environments with strong currents and abundant hiding spots.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding:<\/strong> Primarily carnivorous, the L91 prefers a diet rich in proteins. Offer a variety of foods including frozen or live bloodworms, brine shrimp, and sinking carnivore pellets. Vegetables can be offered occasionally to diversify the diet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates:<\/strong> Compatible with a wide range of tank mates, L91 plecos do well with similarly sized fish and are particularly well-suited for community tanks with South American cichlids, tetras, and other peaceful to semi-aggressive species. Avoid housing with small, very aggressive fish or those small enough to be seen as prey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression:<\/strong> The L91 is generally peaceful but can display territorial behavior towards other bottom dwellers. Providing ample hiding places and sufficient space can minimize aggression.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong> Ideal for intermediate to advanced aquarists. Successful care requires attention to tank setup, diet, and water quality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temperature: 76-82\u00b0F (24-28\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<li>pH: 6.5-7.5<\/li>\n<li>Hardness: 5-15 dGH<\/li>\n<li>Strong water flow and excellent filtration are essential to mimic their natural habitat and keep them healthy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With proper care, the L91 Three Beacon Pleco can be a long-lived and fascinating centerpiece of your aquarium, bringing a touch of South American rivers right into your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>L91 Three Beacon Pleco Leporacanthicus Triactis Overview: The L91 Three Beacon Pleco, also known as the Leporacanthicus triactis, is a captivating addition to any freshwater aquarium. Renowned for its unique appearance, it features three distinct &#8220;beacons&#8221; or spots, which light up its dark body. Growing up to 10 inches in length, this pleco is both [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8268,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[22],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-24240","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-pleco","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"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\/24240","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\/8268"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=24240"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=24240"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=24240"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=24240"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}