Description
L015 Candy Stripe plecos hail from the middle and lower Amazon, including the Tapajos, Madeira and Xingu rivers. Growing to around 12.5cm in length, these peaceful freshwater plecos are best identified by their tan bodies with irregular, chevron-like black stripes. Males develop small tooth-like odontodes on the rear of the body.
L015s are peaceful and are fine in a community tank as long as they have plenty of hiding places. To mimic their natural environment, consider moving water with lots of wood and rockwork for cover.
L015s are grazers that feed on biofilm and algae. At Wirral Aquatics we feed our Candy Stripe plecos EBO Spirulina Tabs, algae wafers and cucumber. Very occasionally we give them frozen bloodworm or brine shrimp.
Tank compatibility & care
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