{"product_id":"l134-leopard-frog-pleco-peckoltia-compta","title":"L134 Leopard Frog Pleco – Peckoltia compta","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eThe L134 Leopard Frog Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"408\"\u003ePeckoltia compta\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most popular and beautiful L-catfish from the Rio Tapajós in Brazil. Its high-contrast yellow and black markings are reminiscent of a leopard's fur – hence its name \"Leopard Frog Pleco\". This impressive pattern makes it a real highlight in any South American aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eL134\u003c\/em\u003e remains compact with a final size of approximately 10–12 cm and is a peaceful, calm L-catfish that is excellent for community aquariums. It is crepuscular, likes to stay in caves, and prefers soft, slightly acidic water with good oxygenation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Husbandry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M\/L (5–7 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil (Rio Tapajós) – Wild-caught\u003cbr data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26–30 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, slightly territorial towards conspecifics\u003cbr data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 100 l, with roots, stones, caves \u0026amp; light current\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003ePeckoltia compta (L134)\u003c\/em\u003e is an omnivore with a focus on animal food. It accepts frozen and live food such as Artemia, Mysis, Cyclops, and mussel meat, but also food tabs and plant-based supplements like Spirulina or vegetable chips. Wood should be present in the aquarium, as it occasionally rasps on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eA structurally rich aquarium with several caves promotes natural behavior. The yellow-black contrasts of the \u003cem data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eL134\u003c\/em\u003e are particularly vivid on a dark substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eThe L134 Leopard Frog Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003ePeckoltia compta\u003c\/em\u003e) is a peaceful, intensely colored wild-caught fish with spectacular patterning – perfect for lovers of small, attractive \u003cem data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003ePeckoltia\u003c\/em\u003e species and naturally decorated South American aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaExotica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562750304589,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/7271_191ebce49867f754c4a40538bff306e4.jpg?v=1773958412","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/l134-leopard-frog-pleco-peckoltia-compta","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}