{"product_id":"l306-blood-red-tiger-pleco","title":"Blood Red Tiger Pleco L306","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL306 Pleco | L306 Blood Red Tiger Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL306 Blood Red Tiger Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakutu Tiger Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is seriously one of the coolest tiger plecos out there! These guys have bold banding that can develop beautiful reddish-brown to red coloration, giving them that classic tiger pleco look with a little extra attitude.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many L-number plecos, the L306 Pleco is actually a formally described species \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanaqolus claustellifer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They originate from the Takutu and Rio Branco drainages of Brazil and Guyana, and the fish offered here are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF3 tank raised from wild caught great-grandparents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese L306 Blood Red Tiger Plecos have been selectively bred for increased red coloration and some really unique pattern traits, including broken or discontinuous bars. Basically, they are not your average pleco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanaqolus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plecos, the Blood Red Tiger Pleco is a wood eater, also called xylophagous. That means they need real driftwood in the tank to graze on. It is not just decoration for them. It is an important part of their care and digestion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL306 plecos \u003cstrong\u003estay at a manageable size compared\u003c\/strong\u003e to many larger pleco species, making them a really unique option for established aquariums with stable water, hiding spots, and plenty of wood. They are a great choice for hobbyists who want something a little more rare, a little more bold, and definitely not your average pleco.\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\u003ePanaqolus claustellifer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e L306 Blood Red Tiger Pleco, Takutu Tiger 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 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e F3 tank raised from wild-caught great-grandparents\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 Peaceful to mildly territorial\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\u003eDriftwood Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\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, pleco keepers, and peaceful community tanks with proper hiding spots\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 our 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\u003eWhat We Feed Plecos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL306 Blood Red Tiger Plecos are primarily herbivorous and xylophagous, so driftwood, vegetable-based foods, and algae-based sinking foods should make up most of their diet. Supplemental protein can be offered occasionally, but it should not be the main part of their diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe feed our Plecos a mix of NorthFin Veggie and NorthFin Community foods. Their main foods are NorthFin Kelp Wafers and unsalted green beans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor L306 Blood Red Tiger Plecos, we also recommend keeping \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplenty of driftwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the aquarium so they can naturally graze the way they are meant to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\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\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\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\u003eWood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Driftwood is required for this species\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Caves, wood piles, and shaded areas\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 tanks are best\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fish","offers":[{"title":"Tank Bred \/ 1 Fish","offer_id":48962055012454,"sku":"PLECO - CHRISTIAN - L306 Blood Red","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2046\/4839\/files\/pleco2.png?v=1790966884","url":"https:\/\/flipaquatics.com\/products\/l306-blood-red-tiger-pleco","provider":"Flip Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}