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L308 Blush Pepper Pleco - (Hypostomus sp.)

L308 Blush Pepper Pleco - (Hypostomus sp.)

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L308 Blush Pepper Pleco - (Hypostomus sp.)
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🐟 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

Feature Details
🌍 Origin South American river basins
📏 Max Size 12–14 inches (30–35 cm)
😇 Temperament Peaceful, territorial with similar plecos
🏠 Tank Size 75 gallons or more
⚗️ pH Range 6.5–7.8
🌡️ Temperature 74–82°F (23–28°C)
🍽️ Diet Algae, vegetables, occasional protein
🎯 Ideal For Intermediate to advanced hobbyists

✨ 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
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