{"product_id":"l260-queen-arabesque-pleco-hypancistrus-sp","title":"L260 Queen Arabesque Pleco – Hypancistrus sp.","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eThe L260 Queen Arabesque Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eHypancistrus sp. \"L260\"\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most beautiful and elegant L-catfishes. Originating from the Rio Tapajós in Brazil, it captivates with its intricate black and white linear pattern, reminiscent of delicate arabesques – hence its regal name \"Queen Arabesque.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eThis peaceful, compact L-catfish remains relatively small, reaching a maximum size of about 10–12 cm, making it excellent for community aquariums with other calm species. \u003cem data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eHypancistrus L260\u003c\/em\u003e prefers warm, oxygen-rich aquariums with gentle currents and numerous hiding places made of rocks and roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1354\"\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 S\/M (4–6 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil (Rio Tapajós) – Wild caught\/Bred\u003cbr data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26–30 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003epH-value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, slightly territorial towards conspecifics\u003cbr data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 100 l, with roots, rocks, caves \u0026amp; fine sand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eQueen Arabesque Pleco (L260)\u003c\/em\u003e is a predominantly carnivorous L-catfish. It eats frozen and live foods such as Artemia, Cyclops, Mysis, and mussel meat. Additionally, it accepts food tabs, granules, and occasionally vegetable matter (spirulina, vegetable chips).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eProvide several caves and retreats, as the L260 can be territorial. Good oxygen supply, gentle currents, and clean water are crucial for health and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eThe L260 Queen Arabesque Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eHypancistrus sp. \"L260\"\u003c\/em\u003e) is a peaceful, elegantly patterned L-catfish from the Rio Tapajós – perfect for lovers of elegant Hypancistrus species and structured South American aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaExotica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562751189325,"sku":null,"price":59.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/35196_f2775fecf8c147f26c8a073a98fd60f4.jpg?v=1773958436","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/l260-queen-arabesque-pleco-hypancistrus-sp","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}