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🐠 L519 Rio Itenez Pleco

đŸ”„ Rare. Absolutely Gorgeous.

Forget your average bristlenose—this is the Honeycomb Royalty of the pleco world. Straight from the Rio ItĂ©nez in Bolivia, the L519 is a collector’s dream with its tight honeycomb pattern and compact size. These aren’t just algae eaters—they’re living art.

đŸ’„ Why You Need One

  • Wild lineage = stronger genetics, richer color

  • Nano-tank friendly (tops out at ~4")

  • Cave spawner—easy to breed, fun to watch

  • Rare as hell—you won’t find these at big box stores

  • Perfect for planted tanks—won’t wreck your scape

🛒 Limited Stock. No Guarantees They’ll Be Back.

These are wild-caught, locality-specific Ancistrus. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. If you want a pleco that turns heads and earns respect, this is it.

👉 Add to cart before someone else does. 👉 Buy 2, breed them, flex on your local fish club.

L519 Rio Itenez Pleco ( Honeycomb)

$100.00Price
  • đŸ§Ș Water Parameters

    • Temp: 76–82°F (24–28°C)

    • pH: 6.0–7.5

    • Hardness: Soft to moderate

    • Conductivity: ~20–24 ”S (wild conditions)

    • Flow: Moderate, well-oxygenated

    🏡 Tank Setup

    • Min tank: 20–30 gallons

    • Substrate: Sand or smooth gravel

    • DĂ©cor: Driftwood, botanicals, caves

    • Lighting: Low to moderate

    • Tankmates: Peaceful community fish (avoid aggressive or large species)

    đŸœïž Diet

    • Algae wafers, spirulina granules

    • Blanched veggies (zucchini, spinach, green beans)

    • Occasional protein: insect larvae, crustaceans

    • Feed variety for best health and color

    🐣 Breeding

    • Cave spawner—male guards eggs and fry

    • Eggs hatch in ~5–6 days

    • Fry become free-swimming after ~10 days

    • Provide ceramic or wooden caves for spawning

    • Males fan eggs to prevent fungus and ensure oxygenation

 Cape Coral, FL 33990, USA

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