Offering blanched pieces of zucchini occasionally can be attempted, but may not be accepted. A diet made up of various high quality frozen foods such as bloodworms, mussels, and chopped prawns are ideal in addition to sinking dried foods. An adult Zebra pleco can reach a size of approximately 3″.ĭiet Requirements: Zebra plecostomus are carnivores, with the exception of juveniles that will accept more vegetable based foods. Only one Zebra pleco should be kept per aquarium, unless the aquarium is very large and ample hiding places are provided. This pleco will almost entirely ignore all other fish in the aquarium, with the exception of other bottom-dwelling plecos or catfish species that it will act aggressively toward. Contrary to popular belief, the Zebra pleco has little interest in algae or anything of the sort, requiring a diet that is heavily protein based. Perhaps one of the most striking catfish, the Zebra pleco appears as its name describes: a body decorated in a pattern of white and dark stripes that resemble our African hooved friends. This species was banned from exportation by the Brazilian government in 2004 pending the status of wild populations, inherently increasing the price of captive-bred specimens that are only available today. General Description: The Zebra Plecostomus or Pleco for short, also known as the L046 Pleco, is native to highly oxygenated waters of the Rio Xingu basin in Brazil. An adult Zebra pleco can reach a size of approximately 3″. The Zebra Plecostomus or Pleco for short, also known as the L046 Pleco, is native to highly oxygenated waters of the Rio Xingu basin in Brazil.
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