{"product_id":"l168-butterfly-pleco-dekeyseria-picta","title":"L168 Butterfly Pleco – Dekeyseria picta","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eThe L168 Butterfly Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eDekeyseria picta\u003c\/em\u003e) is a popular L-catfish from the Amazon region in Brazil, known for its high-contrast markings. With its unique pattern of dark and light lines, reminiscent of butterfly wings, it is a real eye-catcher in any aquarium. Its wavy markings are particularly striking in the right light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eL168\u003c\/em\u003e remains compact at around 10–12 cm in adult size and is a peaceful, active catfish that enjoys staying near roots and stones. It prefers soft, slightly acidic water and can be easily kept with other peaceful species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Keeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eFish Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\/M (4–6 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil (Rio Negro, Amazon region) – Wild-caught\/Bred\u003cbr data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003epH Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eTotal Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, calm, slightly territorial towards conspecifics\u003cbr data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 100 l, with roots, stones, sand substrate \u0026amp; light current\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eDekeyseria picta (L168)\u003c\/em\u003e is an omnivore with a focus on plant matter. It eats algae, periphyton, and plant-based foods such as spirulina, algae wafers, vegetable chips, zucchini, and cucumber. Additionally, it accepts frozen food like Artemia or Cyclops. Wood in the aquarium is readily used as a source of dietary fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eA well-structured aquarium with plenty of roots, caves, and a light current promotes natural behavior. On a dark substrate, the butterfly pattern of the \u003cem data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eL168\u003c\/em\u003e stands out particularly well with high contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eThe L168 Butterfly Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eDekeyseria picta\u003c\/em\u003e) is a peaceful, attractively patterned L-catfish – ideal for enthusiasts of small, intensely colored species and naturalistic South American aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaExotica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562750173517,"sku":null,"price":47.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/33787_06fcf72676e95598f5bd1246de6db125.jpg?v=1773958408","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/l168-butterfly-pleco-dekeyseria-picta","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}