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L411 Monte Dourado Pleco - (Hypancistrus sp.)

L411 Monte Dourado Pleco - (Hypancistrus sp.)

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L411 Monte Dourado Pleco - (Hypancistrus sp.)
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🐟 L411 Monte Dourado Pleco (Hypancistrus sp.)

The L411 Monte Dourado Pleco is a rare and highly sought-after South American pleco, notable for its striking black-and-white striped body with golden undertones. Peaceful and hardy, it thrives in aquariums with caves, driftwood, and moderate water flow. Its unique coloration makes it a prized species among collectors.


🔎 Quick Facts

  • 📛 Common Name: Monte Dourado Pleco
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Hypancistrus sp.
  • 🎨 Appearance: Black-and-white striped body with golden undertones
  • 📏 Max Size: 3–4 inches (8–10 cm)

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • 🤝 Peaceful, suitable for community tanks
  • 🌿 Grazes on algae, biofilm, and occasional protein
  • 🪵 Prefers caves, driftwood, and hiding spots
  • 🌙 Mostly nocturnal, active during low-light periods

🏠 Tank Requirements

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 20+ gallons
  • 🪵 Provide caves, driftwood, and hiding spots
  • 🌊 Moderate water flow
  • 💡 Low to moderate lighting

💧 Water Parameters

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 76–82°F (24–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.5–7.5
  • 💧 Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet

  • 🌿 Algae, vegetables (zucchini, cucumber)
  • 🐟 Occasional protein-rich foods (bloodworms, shrimp)

🔍 Sexing

  • 👨 Males: Slightly larger with more pronounced odontodes on pectoral fins
  • 👩 Females: Smaller, rounder abdomen

📋 Overview Table

Feature Details
🌍 Origin Monte Dourado region, Brazil
📏 Max Size 3–4 inches (8–10 cm)
😇 Temperament Peaceful, hardy
🏠 Tank Size 20+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.5–7.5
🌡️ Temperature 76–82°F (24–28°C)
🍽️ Diet Algae, vegetables, occasional protein
🎯 Ideal For Community tanks, pleco collectors

✨ Snippet:

  • 🐟 Monte Dourado Pleco with black-and-white stripes and golden undertones
  • 🪵 Needs caves, driftwood, and hiding spots
  • 🌿 Grazes on algae, vegetables, and occasional protein
  • 🌊 Prefers moderate water flow
  • 🌙 Mostly nocturnal
  • 📏 Grows up to 3–4 inches
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