{"product_id":"l030-peppermint-pleco-spectracanthicus-punctatissimus","title":"L030 Peppermint Pleco – Spectracanthicus punctatissimus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eThe L030 Peppermint Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eSpectracanthicus punctatissimus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a beautiful, rare wild-caught specimen from the Rio Tapajós in Brazil. It captivates with its deep black base color, covered in numerous, evenly distributed white spots – a contrast reminiscent of fresh peppermint, giving it its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eL030\u003c\/em\u003e is a peaceful, rather calm L-catfish that mostly stays in caves and shaded areas. It remains medium-sized with a final length of around 12–14 cm and is excellent for community aquariums with calm, non-aggressive tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (7–8 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil (Rio Tapajós) – Wild-caught\u003cbr data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26–30 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, calm, slightly territorial towards conspecifics\u003cbr data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 150 l, with roots, stones, caves \u0026amp; light current\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eSpectracanthicus punctatissimus (L030)\u003c\/em\u003e is a predominantly carnivorous L-catfish. It prefers frozen and live food such as Artemia, Cyclops, Mysis, and mussel meat. Additionally, it accepts food tabs, granules, and occasionally vegetable food (spirulina, vegetable chips).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eGood oxygen supply and clean water are essential for the \u003cem data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003ePeppermint Pleco\u003c\/em\u003e. On dark substrate and with subdued lighting, its white spots glow particularly intensely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eThe L030 Peppermint Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eSpectracanthicus punctatissimus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a rare, elegantly marked wild-caught specimen from Brazil – perfect for lovers of high-contrast L-catfish and stylishly furnished South American aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaExotica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562750828877,"sku":null,"price":45.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/35772_6c5cfdac6ff7256cd3ab07de349da9a6.jpg?v=1773958426","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/l030-peppermint-pleco-spectracanthicus-punctatissimus","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}