{"product_id":"l270-chocolate-zebra-pleco","title":"L270 Chocolate Zebra Pleco (PICK UP INSTORE)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL270 Chocolate Zebra Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe L270 Chocolate Zebra Pleco is a stunning freshwater catfish admired for its rich chocolate-brown body and distinctive cream-coloured zebra-like stripes. Its unique pattern and peaceful nature make it a prized addition to aquariums for pleco enthusiasts and collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis attractive bottom-dwelling species enjoys aquariums with plenty of hiding places, driftwood, caves, and shaded areas. Although relatively shy, it becomes more comfortable when provided with a secure environment and suitable water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chocolate Zebra Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL-number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e L270\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Group:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHypancistrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chocolate-brown body with contrasting pale stripes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful but can be territorial with other bottom-dwelling fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivorous; sinking carnivore pellets, insect-based foods, and occasional frozen foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-oxygenated water, caves, driftwood, and gentle-to-moderate water flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain clean, well-oxygenated water with stable parameters and regular maintenance. Provide multiple caves and hiding spots, especially if keeping more than one pleco. A varied, protein-rich diet helps support healthy growth and condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe L270 is best suited to an established aquarium with peaceful tank mates and plenty of bottom space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: Colouration and stripe patterns may vary between individual fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Private breeder","offers":[{"title":"1 Pleco 3cm unsexed","offer_id":50806958850118,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/9995\/files\/SHOPIFYPHOTO-2026-10-26T173855.575.png?v=1793011149","url":"https:\/\/microaquaticshop.com.au\/products\/l270-chocolate-zebra-pleco","provider":"Micro Aquatic Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}