Moderate
L066 King Tiger Pleco (Hypancistrus sp.)
26–30°C · pH 6–7.5 · 100L
£84.99
Compact L-number pleco for mature aquariums with wood, oxygenated water, shaded cover and a varied grazing diet.
Dekeyseria sp.
Compact L-number pleco for mature aquariums with wood, oxygenated water, shaded cover and a varied grazing diet.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
L052 Butterfly Pleco (Dekeyseria sp.) is a compact L-number pleco with bold banding, broad fins and a surface-clinging body shape. The listing is kept conservative because L-number plecos can be confused in trade; here the useful customer point is the L052 identity, the Dekeyseria group and the care it needs.
| Scientific name | Dekeyseria sp. |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 10-13 cm |
| Minimum aquarium | 150 litres recommended |
| Temperature | 24-28 C |
| pH | 5.5-7.2 |
| Temperament | Peaceful bottom-dwelling loricariid |
| Diet | Biofilm, algae wafers, vegetables and occasional protein foods |
Use a mature aquarium with wood, caves, shaded surfaces and good oxygenation. This is not a tank-cleaning shortcut; it is a specialist catfish that needs stable water and a real diet. Keep the substrate smooth and give several retreats so it can avoid brighter areas.
This SKU is currently out of stock locally when inventory shows zero, but the care notes remain here for planning.
Offer algae wafers, sinking vegetable foods, courgette, cucumber, soft biofilm on wood and small protein feeds such as bloodworm or high-quality sinking tablets. Do not rely on algae in the tank alone.
Keep with calm fish that do not compete heavily at the bottom. Related choices include Peckoltia vittata, L260 Queen Arabesque Pleco, L066 King Tiger Pleco, Snow White Bristlenose Pleco and Longfin Bristlenose Pleco.
Order only when the aquarium is mature, stable and ready with wood and hiding places. Livestock is packed for dispatch across the UK and sent by a licensed live-animal courier where live-animal shipping applies. Livestock orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
For other plecos, compare L260 Queen Arabesque Pleco, L066 King Tiger Pleco, Snow White Bristlenose Pleco and Longfin Bristlenose Pleco.
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