{"product_id":"queen_arabesque_pleco","title":"Queen Arabesque Pleco L260","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL260 Queen Arabesque Pleco | Queen Arabesque Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL260 Queen Arabesque Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL260 Queen Arabesque Plecos come from the Rio Tapajós drainage in Brazil. The fish offered here are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF1 tank raised from wild-caught parents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHypancistrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. L260\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e L260 Queen Arabesque 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 3.5-4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e F1 tank raised from wild-caught parents\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\u003eL260 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey should still have variety in their diet, but compared to wood-grazing plecos, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHypancistrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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\u003eOxygen:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-oxygenated water is important\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\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fish","offers":[{"title":"Tank Bred \/ 1 Fish","offer_id":67617523204198,"sku":"PLECO - CHRISTIAN - Queen Arabesque","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2046\/4839\/files\/Queen_Arabesque_Pleco_L260_on_glass.png?v=1791473268","url":"https:\/\/flipaquatics.com\/products\/queen_arabesque_pleco","provider":"Flip Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}