{"product_id":"l015-candy-striped-pleco-peckoltia-vittata","title":"L015 Candy Striped Pleco – Peckoltia vittata","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eThe L015 Candy Striped Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"413\"\u003ePeckoltia vittata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a beautiful and widespread L-catfish from the Amazon region in Brazil. Its striking yellow-brown striped pattern is reminiscent of candy stripes – hence the name “Candy Striped Pleco”. This high-contrast coloration and its peaceful nature make it one of the most popular representatives of the \u003cem data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"736\"\u003ePeckoltia\u003c\/em\u003e genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eL015\u003c\/em\u003e remains compact with a final size of about 10–12 cm and is excellently suited for community aquariums. It is crepuscular, loves hiding places, and prefers slightly acidic, warm, and oxygen-rich water. With its lively but peaceful nature, it enlivens any South American aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e L (8–10 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil (Amazon region, Rio Tapajós) – Wild caught\u003cbr data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, calm, slightly territorial towards conspecifics\u003cbr data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 100 l, with roots, stones, sand substrate \u0026amp; light current\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003ePeckoltia vittata (L015)\u003c\/em\u003e is an omnivore with a preference for animal food. It eats frozen and live food (Artemia, Mysis, Cyclops), but also plant-based food such as spirulina, algae wafers, vegetable chips, and zucchini. Wood in the aquarium is readily used for rasping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eA structured aquarium with many roots and caves promotes natural behavior. On a dark substrate, the golden-yellow stripes of the \u003cem data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eL015\u003c\/em\u003e are particularly well displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eThe L015 Candy Striped Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003ePeckoltia vittata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a peaceful, colorful wild-caught fish with distinctive stripe patterns – perfect for lovers of small, active \u003cem data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003ePeckoltia\u003c\/em\u003e species and natural South American aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaExotica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562750206285,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/61286_a28accbb487fe1be0d3785d6e31cf86a.jpg?v=1773958410","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/l015-candy-striped-pleco-peckoltia-vittata","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}