{"product_id":"l178-red-fin-pleco-lasiancistrus-sp","title":"L178 Red Fin Pleco – Lasiancistrus sp. | Rare Wild Caught with Red Fins \u0026 Peaceful Nature","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eThe L178 Red Fin Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eLasiancistrus sp. \"L178\"\u003c\/em\u003e) is an attractive and rare wild-caught fish from the clear rivers of South America, presumably from the Río Orinoco in Colombia. Its intense, reddish-colored fins are particularly striking, contrasting impressively with its olive-brown body and fine dot pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eL178\u003c\/em\u003e is a calm, peaceful armored catfish that enjoys staying near roots and rocks. It contributes to algae control and is an ideal inhabitant for community aquariums with other peaceful species. Thanks to its robustness and adaptability, it can be very well cared for even by aquarists with moderate experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (approx. 10 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America (Colombia, Río Orinoco) – Wild-caught\u003cbr data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1248\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 18 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, calm, slightly territorial towards conspecifics\u003cbr data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 200 l, with roots, rocks, caves \u0026amp; light current\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eLasiancistrus sp. L178\u003c\/em\u003e is an omnivore with a preference for plant-based food. It eats aufwuchs, algae, spirulina, vegetable chips, blanched cucumber, zucchini, and spinach. Additionally, it accepts frozen food such as Artemia or Cyclops. Roots serve as a source of fiber and should not be missing in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eA well-structured aquarium with soft, oxygen-rich water and regular water changes will bring out the \u003cem data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eRed Fin Pleco\u003c\/em\u003e particularly well. Its red fin colors become especially intense on dark substrate and with subdued lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eThe L178 Red Fin Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003eLasiancistrus sp. \"L178\"\u003c\/em\u003e) is a peaceful, colorful wild-caught fish with strikingly red fins – perfect for lovers of rare armored catfish and naturally designed South American aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562750861645,"sku":null,"price":31.69,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/31208_bbfa5f393b826368565dcd7c6266146e.jpg?v=1773958427","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/l178-red-fin-pleco-lasiancistrus-sp","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}