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The L128 Blue Phantom Pleco is a highly sought-after species due to its beautiful blue coloration.

The L128 Blue Phantom Pleco (Hemiancistrus sp. L128) is a classic suckermouth catfish species that is native to the Rio Orinoco in Colombia and Venezuela. It is a popular pleco species for any aquarium due to the striking striking blue color with white dots. It inhabits fast flowing, oxygen rich waterways in the wild, so a bit of extra flow in the home aquarium is appreciated, but not required. This pleco can be housed with a wide array of tankmates including community fish, as well as semi-aggressive cichlids.

The L128 Blue Phantom Pleco will be a bit timid at first, but once settled in it will regularly come out during the daytime. While it is omnivorous and an excellent algae eater, the Blue Phantom Pleco appreciates a varied diet. That being said, frozen foods such as bloodworms and mysis shrimp should be fed along with your typical algae wafer or pellet. This pleco also grows to a very manageable size, so a large aquarium is not required.

What We Like About This Fish:

A unique and hardy addition to any aquarium.
Unique appearance as well as plenty of personality.
Exceptional markings and coloration.
Will accept a wide variety of food.

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:

Temperature: 77° - 86° F (25° - 30° C)
pH: 6.0 - 7.0 (somewhat flexible as long as sudden changes are avoided)
KH: 0 - 30 dKH
Minimum tank size: 40+ gallons for a full grown adult

CARE GUIDELINES:

Diet: Omnivorous. Requires meaty foods and vegetable matter.
Social behavior: Generally solitary and somewhat territoral with other nocturnal bottom-dwellers
Origin: Rio Orinoco, Venezuela & Colombia
Average adult size: 6.0 - 7.0 inches (15.2 - 17.8 cm)
Average purchase size: Juvenile: 1.5 - 2.0 inches (3.8 - 5.1 cm), Sub Adult: 3.0 - 5.0 inches (10 - 13 cm)

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