Zebra Pleco 1.0"-1.5"

The Zebra Pleco is one of the most famous and sought-after plecos in the aquarium hobby. Known for its striking black and white zebra-like stripes, this rare species originates from the Xingu River in Brazil and is highly prized by collectors and pleco enthusiasts.

Scientific Name: Hypancistrus zebra (L046)

Temperament: Peaceful

Diet: Carnivore pellets, frozen foods, sinking protein foods

Minimum Tank Size: 25–30 gallons

Temperature: 80–86°F (27–30°C)

pH: 6.0–7.5

Adult Size: 3–4 inches

Behavior: Zebra Plecos are shy and spend much of their time hiding in caves or crevices. They prefer warm, well-oxygenated water with strong filtration and plenty of hiding places. Unlike many plecos, they are primarily carnivorous and prefer protein-rich foods rather than algae.

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.

we do not refund shipping costs