Prince Tiger Pleco – Peckoltia sp. L377

The Prince Tiger Pleco (L377) comes from the rivers and tributaries of South America. The hardy nature makes it easy for aquarists to create a suitable habitat for this fish without much effort.

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Features of Prince Tiger Pleco:

• Dark brown spots and stripes covering the entire body and fins
• The eyes are striped to follow the markings on the head
• Level of care: easy

The Best Aquarium Size for Prince Tiger Pleco:

Prince Tiger Pleco can do well in a tank of 100L or larger. However, it depends on the size of your pleco.Also, if you want toset up a community tank, you have to increase the tank size.

Suitable aquariums to consider include:

• Yiding Tanks
• Aqua One Tanks
• Oceason Aquariums

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Tank Mate Compatibility:

The Prince Tiger Pleco is a peaceful fish. It is easy to combine with other fish, but take note that it is also territorial and can be antagonistic against a member of the same genus.If keeping multiple together, ensure plenty of space and provide caves and territories for each to claim.

Some great tank mates include:

• Tetras
• Corydoras
• Discus
• Apistogramma

Diet:

Prince Tiger Plecos are omnivores andhas a liking for meaty high protein snacks. Feed them algae wafers,flakesand sinking pellets. They also accept treats like live or frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and insect larvae. Vegetables such as zucchini can be fed once a week.

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PlecoTank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

Water quality is vital. Thisfish produces a large amount of waste, so an excellent filter is essential.Cannister filters are a great option for medium to large aquariums. Ensure your filter has an adequate flow rate for your aquarium size.

• 307 Performance Canister Filter By Fluval
• Eheim 2215 (350) Classic Filter with Media
• Oase BioMaster 350

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Aquarium Heater

This plecoenjoystemperatures between 25 – 28 C. To manage stable water temperatures, we recommend installing a reliable aquarium heater and always monitor with an additional thermometer.

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Aquarium Plants

There are no strict cultivars that these fish prefer. So, get creative and add a variety of plants that fit this environment.Floating plants or large-leaved plants like java fern are all good choices foryour pleco tank. Pleco’s enjoy shaded areas and places to hide, this makes them feel safe.

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Aquarium Decorations

Thesecave-dwellerswill appreciate a replication of their natural habitat, and that means you have the option of adding rock structures, pleco caves, and driftwood.Creating caves enables your fish to feel safe and claim territory.

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Aquarium Lighting

These fish enjoy lower light levels with lots of shade and dark spaces to hide. If keeping live plants, they will need sufficient light to grow.

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Aquarium Substrate

Aquarium sand is ideal for plecos as they are bottom dwellers and will forage through substrate for food. If you prefer to use gravel, use a smooth and rounded gravel to protect their bodies.

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