{"product_id":"l397-alenquer-tiger-pleco","title":"L397 Alenquer Tiger Pleco 3.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL397 Alenquer Tiger Pleco (Peckoltia sp. L397)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking fancy pleco from the Alenquer region of the Amazon, prized for its bold orange-tan and black tiger-striped patterning. A smaller, manageable L-number with plenty of personality, it makes a colourful showpiece for well-maintained aquariums with driftwood and caves.\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 — Rio Amazon near Alenquer, Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newtown Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67588071915680,"sku":"FSH-0198","price":90.0,"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\/l397-alenquer-tiger-pleco","provider":"Newtown Aquarium AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}