L397 Alenquer Tiger Pleco

The L397 Alenquer Tiger Pleco is a small, colorful pleco species known for its striking orange and black tiger-like striping. Native to the Amazon region near Alenquer in Brazil, it is popular among aquarists because it stays relatively small compared to common plecos and has a peaceful temperament. 

Adult fish usually reach about 4–5 inches (10–12 cm), making them suitable for medium aquariums rather than the very large tanks required for many plecos. 

This species is a wood-eating pleco (xylivore) that grazes on biofilm and algae growing on driftwood. Because of this, aquariums should always include driftwood along with caves or hiding places where the fish can rest during the day. 

Basic care requirements:

• Temperament: Peaceful, but can be territorial with other plecos
• Adult size: ~4–5 inches
• Tank size: 20–30+ gallons recommended
• Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Diet: Driftwood, algae wafers, sinking pellets, and vegetables like zucchini or spinach  

Behavior:

• Mostly nocturnal and often hides during the day
• Best kept with peaceful community fish
• Requires good filtration and stable water conditions

Notes: Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

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We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

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