đ L519 Rio Itenez Pleco
đ„ Rare. Absolutely Gorgeous.
Forget your average bristlenoseâthis is the Honeycomb Royalty of the pleco world. Straight from the Rio ItĂ©nez in Bolivia, the L519 is a collectorâs dream with its tight honeycomb pattern and compact size. These arenât just algae eatersâtheyâre living art.
đ„ Why You Need One
Wild lineage = stronger genetics, richer color
Nano-tank friendly (tops out at ~4")
Cave spawnerâeasy to breed, fun to watch
Rare as hellâyou wonât find these at big box stores
Perfect for planted tanksâwonât wreck your scape
đ Limited Stock. No Guarantees Theyâll Be Back.
These are wild-caught, locality-specific Ancistrus. Once theyâre gone, theyâre gone. If you want a pleco that turns heads and earns respect, this is it.
đ Add to cart before someone else does. đ Buy 2, breed them, flex on your local fish club.
L519 Rio Itenez Pleco ( Honeycomb)
đ§Ș Water Parameters
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Temp: 76â82°F (24â28°C)
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pH: 6.0â7.5
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Hardness: Soft to moderate
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Conductivity: ~20â24 ”S (wild conditions)
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Flow: Moderate, well-oxygenated
đĄ Tank Setup
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Min tank: 20â30 gallons
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Substrate: Sand or smooth gravel
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Décor: Driftwood, botanicals, caves
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Lighting: Low to moderate
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Tankmates: Peaceful community fish (avoid aggressive or large species)
đœïž Diet
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Algae wafers, spirulina granules
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Blanched veggies (zucchini, spinach, green beans)
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Occasional protein: insect larvae, crustaceans
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Feed variety for best health and color
đŁ Breeding
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Cave spawnerâmale guards eggs and fry
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Eggs hatch in ~5â6 days
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Fry become free-swimming after ~10 days
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Provide ceramic or wooden caves for spawning
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Males fan eggs to prevent fungus and ensure oxygenation
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