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L333 King Tiger Pleco
Hypancistrus sp. L333
Family: Loricariidae • Origin: Various
L333 King Tiger Pleco (Hypancistrus sp. L333) is a peaceful pleco reaching 5.5 inches. Can be kept singly. Minimum tank: 40 gallons.
Min Tank
40 gal
Max Size
5.5"
Temperature
79-86°F
pH
6-7.5
Lifespan
7 years
School Size
Solo OK
Swim Level
bottom
Hardness
5-15 dGH
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Care Tips
- • Max size: 5.5"
- • Temp: 79-86°F
- • pH: 6-7.5
- • Can be kept alone
- • peaceful temperament
Feeding: Standard omnivore diet for Loricariidae.
Compatibility Notes: Typical peaceful Loricariidae species.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 40 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 60 gallons
- Swimming Level
- bottom
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 79–86°F
- pH Range
- 6–7.5
- Hardness (dGH)
- 5–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- peaceful
- Aggression Level
- 1/5
- Schooling
- No
- Territorial
- No
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- No
- Diet Type
- omnivore
- Growth Rate
- moderate
Typical peaceful Loricariidae species.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- cave spawner
- Breeding Difficulty
- difficult
- Lifespan
- 7 years
Ideal For
40 gallon
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