Fish Species
L333 King Tiger Pleco
Hypancistrus sp. L333
About
The L333 King Tiger Pleco is a popular freshwater armored catfish from the Hypancistrus genus, known for its distinctive black and white or black and yellow striped patterns. It is a bottom-dwelling, nocturnal fish that requires excellent water quality and plenty of hiding spots, such as caves and driftwood. They are omnivores, but lean towards a carnivorous diet, needing a good amount of protein.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Hypancistrus sp. L333
Origin Region
South America
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
15 cm | 5.9 in
Water Requirements
Amazon BasinTemperature
24–29°C
pH
5.5–7
GH Hardness
1–8dGH
KH Alkalinity
1–4dKH
Min Tank Size
120L
Similar Fish
Other Hypancistrus sp. variants
