L308 Blush Pepper Pleco - (Hypostomus sp.)

🐟 L308 Blush Pepper Pleco (Hypostomus sp.)

A rare and stunning Hypostomus pleco featuring a pepper-speckled body with soft blush hues. This medium-large pleco is peaceful yet territorial, thriving in spacious tanks with plenty of driftwood and moderate flow.

🔎 Quick Facts

• 📛 Common Name: Blush Pepper Pleco
• 🔬 Scientific Name: Hypostomus sp.
• 🎨 Appearance: Mottled pepper-speckled pattern with subtle blush tones
• 📏 Max Size: Up to 12–14 inches (30–35 cm)

😇 Behavior & Temperament

• 🕊️ Peaceful but territorial with similar-sized plecos
• 🌙 Nocturnal, most active during dusk and night

🏠 Tank Requirements

• 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons or larger
• 🪨 Plenty of driftwood and caves for hiding and grazing
• 🌊 Moderate water flow to mimic river habitats
• 🪵 Soft sand or fine gravel substrate

💧 Water Parameters

• 🌡️ Temperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C)
• ⚗️ pH: 6.5–7.8
• 💧 Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet

• 🌿 Herbivorous: Algae wafers, blanched vegetables, wood fiber for digestion
• 🍤 Occasional protein: Bloodworms or shrimp

🔍 Sexing

• 👨 Males: Larger with pronounced odontodes (bristle-like structures) on fins
• 👩 Females: Smaller, rounder abdomen

📋 Overview Table

✨ Snippet:

• 🌟 Beautiful pepper-speckled Hypostomus pleco with soft blush tones
• 🏠 Requires spacious tanks (75+ gallons) with driftwood and caves
• 🌙 Nocturnal and peaceful but may show territorial behavior
• 🍽️ Herbivorous diet with occasional protein treats
• 🎯 Perfect for intermediate to advanced aquarists looking for a unique centerpiece