Intermediate to advanced
L236 Pleco - Basic Grade (Hypancistrus seideli)
26–29°C · pH 6–7.5 · 160L
£61.99
A high-contrast L236 RB line Hypancistrus pleco for warm, clean, oxygen-rich aquariums with caves and sinking foods.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Hypancistrus sp. L236 RB line
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A high-contrast L236 RB line Hypancistrus pleco for warm, clean, oxygen-rich aquariums with caves and sinking foods.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
26–29°C · pH 6–7.5 · 160L
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23–27°C · pH 7.4–8.4 · 1000L
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
L236 RB Line Hypancistrus Pleco is an L-number pleco best anchored as Hypancistrus sp. L236 RB line. The RB line describes a selected trade line, not a formal species name.
This is a warm-water loricariid for aquarists who can provide caves, high oxygen and disciplined water quality.
| Scientific anchor | Hypancistrus sp. L236 RB line |
|---|---|
| Common name | L236 RB Line / Cracked Zebra Pleco |
| Adult size | Around 10-12 cm |
| Care level | Moderate to advanced |
| Minimum aquarium | 120 litres |
| Temperature | 26-30°C |
| pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Diet | Protein-rich sinking foods and quality wafers |
Use warm, highly oxygenated water, strong filtration and several caves. Keep nitrate low and avoid heavy leftover food because rare plecos are sensitive to poor water quality.
Related L-number plecos include L236 Basic Hypancistrus, L046 Zebra Pleco, L260 Queen Arabesque Pleco, L029 Galaxy Pleco and L333 Hypancistrus. Avoid cramped cave competition and rough tank mates.
Is L236 RB a formal species? No. L236 RB is a line or trade form within Hypancistrus sp. L236, so the listing should not invent a species name.
What kind of diet does it need? Unlike wood-grazing Panaqolus, Hypancistrus plecos usually need a more protein-rich sinking diet with good water quality.
How is it delivered? Livestock orders are packed for temperature stability and sent by licensed live-animal courier with our Live Arrival Guarantee.
