{"product_id":"alenquer-tiger-pleco-l397","title":"Alenquer Tiger Pleco L397 - Panaqolus Maccus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"600\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eAlenquer Tiger Pleco L397\u003c\/strong\u003e is a visually striking species renowned for its unique and bold \u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"256\"\u003etiger-like striping\u003c\/strong\u003epattern. With \u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eblack and gold stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e running across its body and distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"366\"\u003ebroad, spade-shaped fins\u003c\/strong\u003e, this pleco makes a striking addition to any aquarium. Native to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eRio Xingu\u003c\/strong\u003e in Brazil, this pleco thrives in aquariums that replicate its natural environment: \u003cstrong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eslow-moving rivers\u003c\/strong\u003e with plenty of \u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"579\"\u003ewood\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"599\"\u003erocky areas\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"957\" class=\"\"\u003eThis species is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"641\"\u003ewood-eating pleco\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it will spend much of its time grazing on \u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"706\"\u003edriftwood\u003c\/strong\u003e and will benefit from the presence of tannins in the water. Despite its somewhat intimidating appearance, the Alenquer Tiger Pleco is typically peaceful and solitary, especially when housed with other species that don’t compete for similar resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"988\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"988\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e – Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1075\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1075\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e – Peaceful, but can be territorial with others of the same species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1105\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1105\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e – Up to 5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1144\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1144\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e – 30 gallons minimum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1179\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1179\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e – 75°F to 82°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1300\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1300\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e – Herbivore\/Carnivore (mainly wood, algae, and sinking wafers; occasionally protein like frozen bloodworms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1324\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1324\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e – 6.5 to 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1497\" class=\"\"\u003e🌿 This pleco thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003esoft to slightly acidic water\u003c\/strong\u003e and prefers tanks with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003elots of hiding spots\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as caves or crevices, and plenty of driftwood to graze on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1569\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eThis listing is for 1 Alenquer Tiger Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003ePanaqolus sp. - L397\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46341467013342,"sku":"","price":89.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/Photo.png?v=1741200651","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/alenquer-tiger-pleco-l397","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}