L270 Chocolate Pleco

Chocolate Zebra Pleco (Hypancistrus sp. L270)

A small, striking pleco with a dark chocolate-brown body and pale zebra-like stripes, the L270 is a beautiful and manageable catfish for medium tanks. Peaceful and mostly carnivorous, it prefers clean, well-oxygenated water and plenty of hiding spots.

Care at a Glance:

• Minimum Tank Size: 100L with caves, driftwood, and moderate flow
• Temperature: 26–30°C
• pH Range: 6.0–7.0
• Water Hardness: Soft to moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful, bottom-dwelling, can be territorial with own kind
• Diet: Sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, blackworms
• Max Size: 12–15cm
• Lifespan: 8–10+ years
• Care Level: Easy to moderate

Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and dwarf cichlids; provide multiple caves if keeping more than one.

Origin: South America — Rio Tapajós basin (Brazil)