{"product_id":"false-zebra-pleco","title":"False Zebra Pleco | Hypancistrus cf. seideli L173b","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL173b False Zebra Pleco | False Zebra Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL173b False Zebra Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of those plecos that immediately catches your eye. These guys have a BOLD black and white patterning that gives them a stunning zebra look, but with a lot of variation between individuals. Some have more white, some have stronger striping, and some have really unique patterning that makes each fish feel a little different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis line in particular traces back to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Glaser in Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and has been maintained and selectively bred by our local breeder for increased white coverage, stronger contrast, and patterning that is reminiscent of true L173. Basically, if you are into unusual Hypancistrus plecos, these are seriously cool! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL173b False Zebra Plecos \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estay a manageable size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e they appreciate plenty of hiding spots and caves. They are generally peaceful, but they may get territorial with other plecos, especially around caves or feeding areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHypancistrus cf seideli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e L173b\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e L173b False Zebra Pleco, False Zebra Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4-5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tank raised, Aquarium Glaser lineage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful, but may be territorial with other plecos\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bottom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Established aquariums, Hypancistrus keepers, and specialty pleco setups\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note: All fish shipments have a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flipaquatics.com\/pages\/dead-on-arrival-d-o-a-policy\" title=\"100% Live Arrival Guarantee\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when shipping with Overnight (1 Day) option. All other options void our Live Arrival Guarantee for fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL173b False Zebra Plecos are omnivores, but they do best with a diet that includes plenty of protein-rich sinking foods. Quality sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods, and occasional live foods are all great options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey should still have variety in their diet, but compared to wood-grazing plecos like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanaqolus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Hypancistrus plecos usually appreciate a stronger protein component.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Tank Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 78-84°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0-7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pleco caves, rockwork, and shaded areas\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good water movement is recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sand or smooth gravel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardy plants that can handle pleco activity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stable, established aquariums are best\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fish","offers":[{"title":"Tank Bred \/ 1 Fish","offer_id":67617506525286,"sku":"PLECO - CHRISTIAN - False Zebra Pleco","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2046\/4839\/files\/False_Zebra_Pleco_2.png?v=1791473733","url":"https:\/\/flipaquatics.com\/products\/false-zebra-pleco","provider":"Flip Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}