L270 Chocolate Pleco

L270 Chocolate Zebra Pleco (Hypancistrus sp. L270)

Origin & Description:
The L270 Chocolate Zebra Pleco comes from the Rio Tapajós in Brazil and is known for its rich dark brown body with creamy tan zebra-like stripes. Reaching around 8–10 cm, this peaceful, nocturnal pleco prefers warm, clean, well-oxygenated water with plenty of caves, rocks, and driftwood for hiding.

Quick Facts:

• Origin: Rio Tapajós, Brazil

• Size: 8–10 cm

• Temp: 26–30 °C

• pH: 6.0–7.5 | Hardness: 2–10 dGH

• Tank: 50–80 L+ | Good flow, oxygen, caves, dim light

• Temperament: Peaceful, shy, nocturnal

• Social: Not schooling; keep singly or in small groups (3–5)

• Diet: Sinking carnivore pellets, bloodworms, brine shrimp, veg (zucchini)

• Care: Clean, stable water; 25–30% weekly change