Zebra Pleco

Hypancistrus zebra

Difficulty (1-5): 5/5

Description

Black-and-white striped Rio Xingu pleco, protected and expensive. Carnivorous despite the family, and needs warm, spotless, fast-flowing water.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 6 – 7.5
  • Temperature: 27 – 31 °C
  • General Hardness (GH): 1 – 12 °dGH
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≤ 15 mg/L