{"product_id":"peppermint-pleco-1","title":"Peppermint Pleco","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\"\u003ePeppermint Pleco (\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eParancistrus cf. nudiventris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"63\"\u003eThe Peppermint Pleco is a striking dark-colored catfish covered in small white spots, giving it a “peppermint” appearance. It is a peaceful, nocturnal algae grazer that prefers well-oxygenated water and plenty of hiding spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"370\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America (Brazil – Rio Tocantins basin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loricariidae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 18–20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, mostly solitary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"601\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eSchool Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept singly or with space (can be territorial with other plecos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom-dweller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore – algae, wafers, vegetables, occasional protein foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"749\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"775\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"765\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"823\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"909\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Driftwood (important), caves, strong filtration, good oxygenation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful community fish; avoid aggressive bottom dwellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Newtown Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56846388461728,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"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\/peppermint-pleco-1","provider":"Newtown Aquarium AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}