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TheL260 Queen Arabesque Pleco is one of those plecos that looks almost TOO detailed to be real. These guys have a dark body covered in fine white lines that create this crazy maze looking pattern. It's such a clean, high contrast look and definitely makes them stand out from your average pleco!
L260 Queen Arabesque Plecos come from the Rio Tapajós drainage in Brazil. The fish offered here areF1 tank raised from wild-caught parents, which means they are the first captive-raised generation from wild-caught fish. So you get the benefit of tank-raised juveniles while still having excellent genetic background.
These plecos stay relatively small, reaching around 3.5-4 inches as adults. That makes them a really cool option for hobbyists who want a highly patterned pleco without needing a massive aquarium.
Like otherHypancistrus plecos, Queen Arabesque Plecos appreciate caves, stable water, good oxygen, and a varied diet with plenty of quality protein-rich foods. They are generally peaceful, but they may be territorial with other plecos, especially around caves or feeding spots.
L260 Queen Arabesque Plecos are omnivores, but they do best with a diet that includes quality protein-rich sinking foods. Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods, and occasional live foods are all great options.
They should still have variety in their diet, but compared to wood-grazing plecos,Hypancistrus plecos usually appreciate a stronger protein component.
