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font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eupside-down catfish\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eblotched upside-down catfish\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is \u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-wiz-uids=\"wzeRme_24\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFm-2w-aSVAxVITDABHfCrIIoQuJAPeggIAggACBUQAg\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c!--qkimaf wzeRme_23\/HugV6--\u003e\u003c!--cqw1tb wzeRme_23\/HugV6--\u003ea fascinating, small freshwater fish native to the \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eCongo Basin\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in Central Africa\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e. It is widely celebrated in the aquarium hobby for spending up to 90% of its time swimming upside down, an evolutionary adaptation that allows it to easily graze on insects, algae, and biofilm on the undersides of leaves and the water's surface.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgYEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eSize:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A true dwarf species, reaching a maximum adult length of only \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e3 to 4 inches\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (9 to 10 cm).\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgYEAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eCamouflage (Countershading):\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike most fish, its belly is darker than its back. 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font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003ePeaceful Demeanor:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e They are highly social, peaceful community fish.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgYEAM\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eLifespan:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically lives for \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e5 to 6+ years\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u0026lt; class=\"j3tEEe\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-pl=\"||[]\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 32px 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(128, 128, 128);'\u0026gt;\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eAquarium Care Guide\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e1. Tank Setup \u0026amp; Environment\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgcEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A minimum of \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e30 gallons\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is highly recommended to support a proper school.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgcEAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eHiding Places:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e They are primarily nocturnal and need plenty of cover. Provide extensive driftwood, rock caves, PVC tubes, and broad-leaved plants (like Anubias or Amazon Swords) so they can cling to the undersides.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgcEAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eSubstrate:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Use smooth, soft sand to protect their delicate sensory barbels from damage.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgcEAM\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eWater Flow:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e They prefer well-oxygenated water with a moderate to strong current.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e2. Water Parameters\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAglEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eTemperature:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 72°F to 82°F (22°C to 28°C)\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAglEAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003epH:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0 to 7.5\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAglEAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eHardness:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 15 dGH \u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAglEAM\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eNitrate Sensitivity:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e They are highly sensitive to poor water conditions, requiring efficient filtration and frequent partial water changes.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e3. Diet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgpEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eAs opportunistic omnivores, they are exceptionally easy to feed. They will swim to the surface to eat flakes or floating pellets upside down, but they also scavenge the bottom.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgsEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eDaily Diet:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality sinking catfish pellets, flake foods, and algae wafers.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgsEAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eMeaty Treats:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplement with live or frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and blackworms.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgsEAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eVegetables:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Occasional fresh zucchini or cucumber slices.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgsEAM\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eFeeding Time:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed them at dusk or under dimmed lighting, as they are most active at night.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e4. Tank Mates \u0026amp; Social Needs\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgxEAA\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eKeep in Schools:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e They do best when kept in groups of \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eat least 4 to 6 individuals\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Single specimens will become extremely timid, stressed, and remain permanently hidden.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgxEAU\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatible Companions: \u003c\/b\u003eThese fish are excellent with other peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, gouramis, dwarf cichlids, and peaceful bottom dwellers. However, it’s crucial to ensure they are not housed with small fish, as they may attempt to eat them if they are small.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgxEAo\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eWarning:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e While peaceful, they are opportunistic predators. 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These bristles are tempting for nippy and aggressive fish so this combined with bushynose plecos not having much armor compared to other species is why they should not be housed with nippy or aggressive fish. The pleco itself can pose a danger in the case of fish trying to swallow them as they have spines on their fins that they will flare out if being attacked to prevent the fish from eating them. This can result in the fish choking and the loss of both it and the pleco if the pleco remains stuck in the mouth of the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBushynose plecos do not grow very large and are mostly peaceful so they can fit in well in smaller aquariums. Typically, the only aggression shown tends to be among males fighting over spawning caves. They can be kept with shrimp if the population has been given plenty of time to grow and begin reproducing regularly as the bushynose pleco will prey on them occasionally. While they are omnivores, they prefer to have a diet consisting mostly of vegetable matter and will voraciously feed on algae. Their appetite for algae does not diminish as they grow like in the case of common plecos making them an excellent addition to the cleanup crew in a tank. Typically, plants will not be eaten unless the pleco is starving or the plant is already dying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Bushynose plecos come in a variety of color forms that have been selectively bred for such as green, blue eye lemon, albino, super red, calico, and even a long-finned variant. They do best when kept in soft, acidic water free of pollutants but are not as picky about this compared to other species. 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They may also be called blue Eye albino bushynose though they are more likely to be leucistic rather than albino. This is due to the fact they appear to lack any pigment rather than just lacking dark pigments except in their eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Bushynose, or bristlenose plecos, belong to the genus \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e but their exact species is unknown. The common bushynose plecos you see available today are likely line-bred from \u003cem\u003eA. cirrhosus\u003c\/em\u003e, but there is a chance hybridization with other \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e species occurred at some point. Their common name is derived from the long and elaborate tentacles that develop on the faces of males. The bigger the \"beard\" as some call it, the more dominant the male. Females will occasionally develop bristles as well along the edges of their face making it difficult to differentiate young males from females. These bristles are tempting for nippy and aggressive fish so this combined with bushynose plecos not having much armor compared to other species is why they should not be housed with nippy or aggressive fish. The pleco itself can pose a danger in the case of fish trying to swallow them as they have spines on their fins that they will flare out if being attacked to prevent the fish from eating them. This can result in the fish choking and the loss of both it and the pleco if the pleco remains stuck in the mouth of the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBushynose plecos do not grow very large and are mostly peaceful so they can fit in well in smaller aquariums. Typically, the only aggression shown tends to be among males fighting over spawning caves. They can be kept with shrimp if the population has been given plenty of time to grow and begin reproducing regularly as the bushynose pleco will prey on them occasionally. While they are omnivores, they prefer to have a diet consisting mostly of vegetable matter and will voraciously feed on algae. Their appetite for algae does not diminish as they grow like in the case of common plecos making them an excellent addition to the cleanup crew in a tank. Typically, plants will not be eaten unless the pleco is starving or the plant is already dying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Bushynose plecos come in a variety of color forms that have been selectively bred for such as green, blue eye lemon, albino, super red, calico, and even a long-finned variant. They do best when kept in soft, acidic water free of pollutants but are not as picky about this compared to other species. 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The two can be told apart by how in adult specimens, all of the fins of \u003cem\u003eO. schultzii\u003c\/em\u003e are rusty orange or red while only the dorsal and adipose fins of the Venezuelan Osteogaster are this color with the rest being gray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Venezuelan Osteogasters have become rather popular as their coloration of a rusty orange colored body divided by a large, greenish-black patch right above the shoulder and a similarly colored head is very beautiful especially among green plants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey\u003c\/span\u003e were previously classified as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras sp. “Venezuelanus”\u003c\/em\u003e, but were reclassified as \u003cem\u003eOsteogaster venezuelanus\u003c\/em\u003e upon publication of a phylogenomic analysis in 2024 that reclassified many species in the \u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae \u003c\/em\u003esubfamily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e  Corydoradinae \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eare small, peaceful catfish that are active shoalers and will stay near conspecifics, making for a lovely sight.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeed by searching through sand with their barbels, making such a substrate necessary for their long-term health\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGravel substrates tend to be abrasive and damage the barbels, leading to infections and an inability to find food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  While these friendly catfish are willing to swim with other species of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e different from their own, this does not provide the same social need as being kept with members of their own species. 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The L333 Gurupa pleco differs from other localities in that they have a more short and stout body shape and adults possess a darker body color covered in fairly pale, less fine striated markings. Juveniles have a more white base color and thicker markings giving them a more heavy resemblance to the true zebra pleco with their markings becoming thinner and more numerous with age. We have found the L333 Gurupa pleco to be the easiest to care for and breed out of the \u003cem\u003eHypancistrus seideli \u003c\/em\u003elocalities so we recommend it as a good intro fish for those interested in the species or \u003cem\u003eHypancistrus\u003c\/em\u003e in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  L333 Gurupa plecos, like nearly all \u003cem\u003eHypancistrus,\u003c\/em\u003e come from rocky areas of pristine, heavily oxygenated, warm, soft, and acidic water and will gradually decline in health in the home aquarium if these conditions are not replicated. Using a high quality filter with a high flow rate along with a heater and frequent water changes will help keep these plecos happy and healthy. Like all known \u003cem\u003eHypancistrus\u003c\/em\u003e, the L333 Gurupa pleco is a carnivore so they must be fed a varied diet high in protein. Protein rich gel foods like Repashy, bloodworms, and sinking wafers are good choices to feed to meet their dietary needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  To reduce territorial fights and help the L333 Gurupa pleco feel comfortable in the aquarium, plenty of snug, rocky caves should be provided for them to hide in. These caves are also where these fish will spawn if all other conditions are just right. 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With their elegant, flowing fins and striking reddish-orange bodies, they can really add a brilliant pop of color to your tank. To prevent their long fins from getting damaged, it is even more important that longfin super red bushynose are not to be kept with nippy or aggressive fish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Bushynose, or bristlenose plecos, belong to the genus \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e but their exact species is unknown. The common bushynose plecos you see available today are likely line-bred from \u003cem\u003eA. cirrhosus\u003c\/em\u003e, but there is a chance hybridization with other \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e species occurred at some point. Their common name is derived from the long and elaborate tentacles that develop on the faces of males. The bigger the \"beard\" as some call it, the more dominant the male. 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The spot density increases and the body color lightens slightly as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Bushynose, or bristlenose plecos, belong to the genus \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e but their exact species is unknown. The common bushynose plecos you see available today are likely line-bred from \u003cem\u003eA. cirrhosus\u003c\/em\u003e, but there is a chance hybridization with other \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e species occurred at some point. Their common name is derived from the long and elaborate tentacles that develop on the faces of males. The bigger the \"beard\" as some call it, the more dominant the male. Females will occasionally develop bristles as well along the edges of their face making it difficult to differentiate young males from females. These bristles are tempting for nippy and aggressive fish so this combined with bushynose plecos not having much armor compared to other species is why they should not be housed with nippy or aggressive fish. The pleco itself can pose a danger in the case of fish trying to swallow them as they have spines on their fins that they will flare out if being attacked to prevent the fish from eating them. This can result in the fish choking and the loss of both it and the pleco if the pleco remains stuck in the mouth of the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBushynose plecos do not grow very large and are mostly peaceful so they can fit in well in smaller aquariums. Typically, the only aggression shown tends to be among males fighting over spawning caves. They can be kept with shrimp if the population has been given plenty of time to grow and begin reproducing regularly as the bushynose pleco will prey on them occasionally. 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Being so small, they tend to be more nervous and thus should be kept in groups of 8 or more with them typically being more brave the larger their school is. Their bodies are light tan or silver with a broken black line along their lateral line, a large black dot at the base of the caudal fin, small black spots on the top of their head and body, and faint black stripes across their mostly clear fins. 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While they are similar in appearance, these two fish differ further in that the gold green Osteogaster likes things a little cooler and isn't quite as hardy or easy to breed. This has resulted in them becoming less common in the hobby despite their vibrant yellow coloration. 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They typically sport silver bodies covered in little black or gray dots and have a large blotch at the base of the caudal fin that can range in color from black, to green, to an almost purple hue. This spot has earned this species the common name of the violet Hoplisoma or the smudge spot Hoplisoma. In the wild, they can be found in shallow, calm areas of the Rio Madeira Basin in Brazil. This habitat contains soft, acidic, tannin-stained water and has plenty of cover in the form of driftwood. 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They are a very uncommon species with not too much known about them. This species rarely grows larger than 1.5\" long and has an attractive pattern of thick, dark brown or black vertical bands along their white or cream colored bodies. When kept in proper conditions, they tend to take on a beautiful orange hue that stands out nicely against green plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   Orange otos require a plentiful amount of algae to graze on as they have extremely fast metabolisms. This appetite makes them do a remarkable job cleaning leaves, wood, rocks, and glass of green and brown algae. They rarely accept prepared foods, so having a tank with well-established driftwood or stones covered in algae and \u003cem\u003eaufwuchs\u003c\/em\u003e will be very beneficial to their long term health. 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They are tan with dark brown spots and reticulations across their body. 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This species is known by several common names, including the mosaic Brochis and the network Brochis. Reticulated Brochis are distinguished from the similar looking \u003cem\u003eB. sodalis\u003c\/em\u003e by the dark spot on their dorsal fin. Many have found this species to be rather hardy in captivity, preferring more neutral conditions compared to most of their relatives, so it can be a great beginner \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The reticulated Brochis was previously classified as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras reticulatus, \u003c\/em\u003ebut was reclassified as \u003cem\u003eBrochis reticulatus\u003c\/em\u003e upon publication of a phylogenomic analysis in 2024 that reclassified many species in the \u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e subfamily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are small, peaceful catfish that are active shoalers and will stay near conspecifics, making for a lovely sight.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeed by searching through sand with their barbels, making such a substrate necessary for their long-term health\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Gravel substrates tend to be abrasive and damage the barbels, leading to infections and an inability to find food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  While these friendly catfish are willing to swim with other species of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e different from their own, this does not provide the same social need as being kept with members of their own species. 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Similar to the rest of the species in the 5th lineage of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, they don't have very tall bodies compared to other \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e species and have lower set eyes. Also unlike most other \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, they spend a lot of time hovering under structures rather than on the bottom. They are a smaller species making them a good candidate for smaller South American community tanks. 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They inhabit slow-moving streams in the Amazon, blending in with fallen leaf litter to avoid detection. They typically remain hidden during daylight hours, coming out at night to forage for food. They appreciate bloodworms and sinking pellets. A sandy substrate is highly recommended, as they burrow to hide and may scratch themselves on sharper or larger substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIf it looks like your banjo catfish is peeling almost like a reptile shedding, do not be alarmed. Banjo catfish are known to shed their outermost layer of skin occasionally like a snake or lizard. If they are shedding very frequently, have visibly irritated skin or welts, or have damaged barbels, this can be a sign of poor water quality and\/or bullying from other tankmates and should be addressed immediately. 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These endearing markings have caused this species to become rather popular within the hobby. Despite this popularity, it isn't commonly bred in captivity. This species is similar in appearance to \u003cem\u003eH. granti \u003c\/em\u003ewith the main differences between the two being that \u003cem\u003eH. granti\u003c\/em\u003e has a shorter, more rounded snout and a overall smaller body size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  The skunk Brochis was previously classified as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras arcuatus, \u003c\/em\u003ebut was reclassified as \u003cem\u003eBrochis arcuatus\u003c\/em\u003e upon publication of a phylogenomic analysis in 2024 that reclassified many species in the \u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e subfamily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are small, peaceful catfish that are active shoalers and will stay near conspecifics, making for a lovely sight.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeed by searching through sand with their barbels, making such a substrate necessary for their long-term health\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Gravel substrates tend to be abrasive and damage the barbels, leading to infections and an inability to find food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  While these friendly catfish are willing to swim with other species of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e different from their own, this does not provide the same social need as being kept with members of their own species. 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Sinking prepared foods are readily accepted, as are frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, blackworms, and bloodworms.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"(3 Pack) 1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519775109336,"sku":"zbv1790047163090","price":43.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"(6 Pack) 1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519775142104,"sku":"nqs1790047163091","price":75.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/9852\/0280\/files\/skunk-brochis_1.jpg?v=1790047171"},{"product_id":"zygus-osteogaster","title":"Zygus Osteogaster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks: \u003c\/strong\u003eZygus Osteogasters, also known as black band Osteogasters, are long, robust \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with a thick band running along their back and a small spot of orange near their shoulder. They can be distinguished from their close relative, \u003cem\u003eO. rabauti\u003c\/em\u003e, by having a green shine over their scales and a band that does not extend into their caudal fin. In the wild, they inhabit small tributaries in both northern Peru and eastern Ecuador. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Zygus Osteogasters were previously classified as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras zygatus\u003c\/em\u003e, but were reclassified as \u003cem\u003eOsteogaster zygatus\u003c\/em\u003e upon publication of a phylogenomic analysis in 2024 that reclassified many species in the \u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e subfamily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e  Corydoradinae \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eare small, peaceful catfish that are active shoalers and will stay near conspecifics, making for a lovely sight.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeed by searching through sand with their barbels, making such a substrate necessary for their long-term health\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGravel substrates tend to be abrasive and damage the barbels, leading to infections and an inability to find food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  While these friendly catfish are willing to swim with other species of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e different from their own, this does not provide the same social need as being kept with members of their own species. 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This genus of fish earns the nickname \"Cactus Plecos\" because of the tiny odontodes on their sides, making them very \"pokey\" in texture. This species has a brown base color with black spots and bright orange tips on the fins. They are very territorial and should be given plenty of caves to choose as their own. They are found in the wild in Brazilian whitewater streams, burrowing in between rocks to create territories. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003ePseudacanthicus leopardus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: L600 Leopard Cactus Pleco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.0-7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 74-84°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggressiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: South America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred or Wild\u003c\/strong\u003e: Captive Bred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Frozen or live meats, occasional vegetables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Large plecos, catfish, large South American cichlids, large tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mate Options\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eRed Shoulder Severum\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eStriped Silver Dollar\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eAzul Peacock Bass\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"2-3\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519777173720,"sku":"vka1790047230085","price":48.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/9852\/0280\/files\/l600-leopard-cactus-pleco_1.jpg?v=1790047238"},{"product_id":"green-dragon-bushynose","title":"Green Dragon Bushynose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Green dragon bushynose plecos are an uncommon and newer color variant of the ever popular common bushynose pleco. Rather than the typical dark brown, they tend to have a more olive coloration that darkens with age. Some fish will get a white edge to their fins though it usually is only present when the fish is young. The green dragon variant was produced by Greg Sage from an oddball pair of bushynose plecos he received after they had changed hands multiple times. This has caused it to be unknown and unsure as to whether hybridization or selective breeding was used to produce the original pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Bushynose, or bristlenose plecos, belong to the genus \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e but their exact species is unknown. The common bushynose plecos you see available today are likely line-bred from \u003cem\u003eA. cirrhosus\u003c\/em\u003e, but there is a chance hybridization with other \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e species occurred at some point. Their common name is derived from the long and elaborate tentacles that develop on the faces of males. The bigger the \"beard\" as some call it, the more dominant the male. Females will occasionally develop bristles as well along the edges of their face making it difficult to differentiate young males from females. These bristles are tempting for nippy and aggressive fish so this combined with bushynose plecos not having much armor compared to other species is why they should not be housed with nippy or aggressive fish. The pleco itself can pose a danger in the case of fish trying to swallow them as they have spines on their fins that they will flare out if being attacked to prevent the fish from eating them. This can result in the fish choking and the loss of both it and the pleco if the pleco remains stuck in the mouth of the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBushynose plecos do not grow very large and are mostly peaceful so they can fit in well in smaller aquariums. Typically, the only aggression shown tends to be among males fighting over spawning caves. They can be kept with shrimp if the population has been given plenty of time to grow and begin reproducing regularly as the bushynose pleco will prey on them occasionally. While they are omnivores, they prefer to have a diet consisting mostly of vegetable matter and will voraciously feed on algae. Their appetite for algae does not diminish as they grow like in the case of common plecos making them an excellent addition to the cleanup crew in a tank. Typically, plants will not be eaten unless the pleco is starving or the plant is already dying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Bushynose plecos come in a variety of color forms that have been selectively bred for such as green, blue eye lemon, albino, super red, calico, and even a long-finned variant. They do best when kept in soft, acidic water free of pollutants but are not as picky about this compared to other species. Due to how long this pleco has been bred in captivity, they have become extremely hardy and very prolific making them an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Breeding bushynose plecos can be very easy so long as all their needs are attended to and spawning sites are provided. Bushynose plecos are cave spawners where males will choose a small cave where he will chase females into to spawn. Once the female has laid eggs, it will be left up to the male to guard the cave and keep the eggs clean as the female leaves. They fan the eggs with their fins to keep fresh water flowing over them to help prevent them from fungusing and ensuring they get plenty of oxygen. Once the eggs hatch, the male will keep the fry inside the cave until they have absorbed their yolk sack and have become free swimming. This high level of parental care is fascinating to watch and is also why it is usually best to leave the eggs with the father to care for rather than removing them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1-2” Unsexed","offer_id":52519777206488,"sku":"euh1790047229860","price":15.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3” Unsexed","offer_id":52519777239256,"sku":"wpd1790047229861","price":15.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519777272024,"sku":"ata1790047229862","price":25.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4\" Male","offer_id":52519777304792,"sku":"kgp1790047229863","price":30.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/9852\/0280\/files\/green-dragon-bushynose_1.jpg?v=1790047238"},{"product_id":"gold-stripe-osteogaster","title":"Gold Stripe Osteogaster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks: \u003c\/strong\u003eGold stripe \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOsteogasters are very similar to the ever-popular gold laser Osteogasters, O\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003esp. CW010. The main differences that sets them apart are that they have a shorter orange stripe beginning at their shoulder than gold lasers do, have rounder bellies, and are less olive colored. With a more copper coloration paired with the same bright orange stripe, these certainly deserve a similar reputation as the gold laser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  The gold stripe \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOsteogaster was previously classified as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras sp. CW023\u003c\/em\u003e, but was reclassified as \u003cem\u003eOsteogaster sp. 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Sinking prepared foods are readily accepted, as are frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, blackworms, and bloodworms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"(3 Pack) 1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519779336408,"sku":"mzx1790047253513","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"(6 Pack) 1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519779369176,"sku":"odm1790047253514","price":105.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/9852\/0280\/files\/gold-stripe-osteogaster_1.jpg?v=1790047262"},{"product_id":"l204-flash-pleco","title":"L204 Flash Pleco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks\u003c\/strong\u003e:  L204 flash plecos (\u003cem\u003ePanaqolus albivermis\u003c\/em\u003e) are a uniquely patterned \u003cem\u003eLoricariid \u003c\/em\u003ealso called pinstripe panaques. They have dark brown or black bodies with thin white or yellow vertical stripes. As the fish mature, these stripes tend to break with some even turning into spots over time. Spotted individuals are sometimes called L204a despite just being mature forms of the L204 flash pleco. Spots or stripes, these fish have an attractive pattern that can look fantastic in many aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  In the wild, L204 flash plecos can be found in swift moving sections of the Ucayali River drainage in Peru. To reduce drag in the fast current, they have evolved to have a rather flat shape when compared to others in their genus. Interestingly, the L204 flash pleco can be found in sections of the river that have a higher level of conductivity and fluctuation in temperature compared to the habitats of other \u003cem\u003eLoricariids. \u003c\/em\u003eThis has resulted in this species being able to tolerate a fairly broad range in water parameters making them a great choice if your aquarium is on the more moderate side when it comes to water hardness and pH. However, it is best to keep in mind they do best and will only spawn in soft water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  While L204 flash plecos are tolerant of pH and water hardness, they absolutely will not tolerate poor water quality or low oxygen levels. This can be a challenge as they are one of the many \"wood-eating\" plecos that produce a lot of waste as they graze all day and have fairly fast metabolisms. To combat their high waste production and keep their water pristine, it is recommended to provide the L204 flash pleco with heavy aeration, over-filtration, and frequent water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Like other \u003cem\u003eLoricariids\u003c\/em\u003e that are frequently called \"wood-eaters,\" when the L204 flash pleco grazes on driftwood, they are not actually digesting the wood. Instead, these herbivore leaning omnivores are actually digesting the microbes, fungi, algae, and other things living in and on the surface of the wood. So, while they should be provided lots of driftwood to graze on, L204 flash plecos should not be expected to subsist only on this and should be fed like any other fish. Fresh vegetables such as zucchini, carrots, and sweet potatoes along with prepared foods like algae wafers are all great choices to feed them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Due to their endangered status, we encourage anyone keeping this species to attempt to breed them. Like many plecos, L204 flash plecos can be encouraged to spawn by feeding a high quality diet supplemented with the occasional meaty treat, keeping them in soft, pristine water, and providing plenty of caves and hiding spots. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"2-3\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519779500248,"sku":"yfp1790047255325","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519779533016,"sku":"xnh1790047255326","price":38.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/9852\/0280\/files\/l204-flash-pleco_1.jpg?v=1790047263"},{"product_id":"black-diamond-hoplisoma-hoplisoma-sp-cw049","title":"Black Diamond Hoplisoma (Hoplisoma sp. CW049)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe black diamond Hoplisoma (\u003cem\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/em\u003e  sp. 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Sinking prepared foods are readily accepted, as are frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, blackworms, and bloodworms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"(3 Pack) 1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519779565784,"sku":"jde1790047255442","price":71.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"(6 Pack) 1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519779598552,"sku":"toy1790047255443","price":99.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/9852\/0280\/files\/black-diamond-hoplisoma-hoplisoma-sp-cw049_1.jpg?v=1790047263"},{"product_id":"slate-hoplisoma","title":"Slate Hoplisoma","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003cspan\u003eSlate Hoplisoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis named for its subtle blue-gray face and chest, which fades into a scattered array of small speckles towards its tail. This species has a rather tall body for a \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and males will develop a very tall dorsal fin making for a very unique looking fish. 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