{"product_id":"l387-tangerine-tiger-pleco","title":"L387 Tangerine Tiger Pleco 3cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL387 Tangerine Tiger Pleco (Peckoltia sp. L387)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking, smaller fancy pleco prized for its bold tangerine-orange and black tiger-striped patterning. Unlike common plecos, this L-number is more carnivorous and stays a manageable size, making it a colourful and characterful showpiece for well-maintained community aquariums with driftwood and hiding spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 100L+ with driftwood, caves, and clean, well-oxygenated water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 25–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Range: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Hardness: Soft to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Peaceful, but can be territorial with other plecos over caves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet: Omnivore leaning carnivore — meaty foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, sinking carnivore wafers), driftwood biofilm, occasional vegetable matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Size: 12–15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifespan: 10–15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare Level: Moderate (requires clean water, meaty diet, and driftwood to graze on)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePeaceful community fish of similar size — tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, and peaceful rainbowfish. Avoid housing with other bottom-dwelling plecos in smaller tanks to prevent territorial disputes over caves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSouth America — Amazon basin\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newtown Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67587992027296,"sku":"FSH-0197","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/7942\/6976\/files\/ImageComingSoon_Default_7c8c5e0e-ac0b-43b0-8f82-41306db79ef4.png?v=1776915827","url":"https:\/\/newtownaquarium.com.au\/products\/l387-tangerine-tiger-pleco","provider":"Newtown Aquarium AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}