Description
Wild L398 Taneki Tiger Plecos hail from the fast-flowing rivers of Brazil, tributaries of the Rio Xingu system, and grow to around 10–12cm in length. Their dramatic black-and-white banding and wild-caught status make them a prized find for pleco enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Special requirements: L398 Taneki Tiger Plecos require excellent water quality with good oxygenation and a moderate to strong current to replicate their natural fast-water habitat. Caves and crevices are essential, these fish are territorial and will claim a favourite hide, particularly when breeding. Bogwood for rasping is appreciated. Keep with other similarly robust species; they can be territorial with their own kind, so ensure caves are spread well apart if keeping multiples.
Diet: L398 Taneki Tiger Plecos are omnivores with a strong interest in meaty foods. At Wirral Aquatics we feed ours EBO Pro Soft Artemia and insect meal, alongside algae wafers and blanched vegetables, and always provide driftwood for them to graze on. They also enjoy live and frozen foods such as bloodworm and daphnia, alongside sinking wafers.
Tank compatibility & care
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