What water does Zebra Pleco need?

Zebra Pleco does best at 26–30 °C with a pH of 6–7.5.

How big does Zebra Pleco get?

Zebra Pleco grows to about 8 cm.

Is Zebra Pleco easy to keep?

Zebra Pleco is rated moderate: not difficult, but it needs stable water and the right set-up, so it suits keepers with some experience.

Is Zebra Pleco peaceful?

Yes. Zebra Pleco is peaceful and suits a calm aquarium with compatible tank mates.

How much is delivery for Zebra Pleco?

Zebra Pleco is sent by specialist livestock courier anywhere in the UK for £20 per order, or free on orders of £100 or more.

Fish

Zebra Pleco

Hypancistrus zebra

£79.996 in stock

Care level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Adult size: 8cm
Water: pH 6–7.5 · 26–30 °C
Origin: Brazil

Livestock delivery £20.00 by specialist courier, one charge per order · free on orders over £100 · local options shown at checkout

About this fish

The Zebra Pleco (Hypancistrus zebra, L046) is one of the most sought-after plecos, with crisp black-and-white stripes and a small adult size of about 8 cm. Shy and peaceful, it does best in a species tank or a calm community where it is the only bottom-dweller and isn't outcompeted for food. For sale are juveniles of roughly 5 cm.

Care

Zebra plecos need warm (26–30 °C), clean, highly oxygenated water with strong flow, a pH of 6.0–7.5, and plenty of rocky caves, at least one per fish. A tank with a base of 60 × 30 cm suits one or two; 80 cm or more for a group. They are easily outcompeted for food and territorial with their own kind and similar plecos, so avoid busy bottom-dwellers and never keep them with other Hypancistrus, which can cross-breed with them.

Feeding

Mainly carnivorous: frozen bloodworm, mysis, chopped mussel and prawn, plus high-protein sinking pellets or wafers. Vegetable foods are rarely eaten. Feed in the evening and remove leftovers.

Quick answers

What water does Zebra Pleco need?: Zebra Pleco does best at 26–30 °C with a pH of 6–7.5.
How big does Zebra Pleco get?: Zebra Pleco grows to about 8 cm.
Is Zebra Pleco easy to keep?: Zebra Pleco is rated moderate: not difficult, but it needs stable water and the right set-up, so it suits keepers with some experience.
Is Zebra Pleco peaceful?: Yes. Zebra Pleco is peaceful and suits a calm aquarium with compatible tank mates.
How much is delivery for Zebra Pleco?: Zebra Pleco is sent by specialist livestock courier anywhere in the UK for £20 per order, or free on orders of £100 or more.