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A close-up of a plecostomus fish with a speckled body and large, patterned fins rests on gravel at the bottom of an aquarium with a blue background.
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PLECOSTOMUS – LEOPARD FROG L134
Peckoltia compta

$59.99

The Leopard Frog Plecostomus or Pleco for short, also known as the L134 Pleco, are native to clear waters of a number of rivers in Brazil. Due to this distribution, individuals of the Leopard frog pleco can have more of a striped pattern or dotted pattern. Contrary to popular belief, the Leopard frog pleco has little interest in algae or anything of the sort, requiring a diet that is heavily protein based. This pleco will almost entirely ignore all other fish in the aquarium, with the exception of other bottom-dwelling plecos or catfish species that it could bicker with. Only one Leopard frog pleco should be kept per aquarium, unless the aquarium is very large and ample refuge places are provided. An adult Leopard frog pleco can reach a size of approximately 4″, making it a more manageable option.

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Description

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Peaceful

Live Plant Safe: Yes

General Description: The Leopard Frog Plecostomus or Pleco for short, also known as the L134 Pleco, are native to clear waters of a number of rivers in Brazil. Due to this distribution, individuals of the Leopard frog pleco can have more of a striped pattern or dotted pattern. Contrary to popular belief, the Leopard frog pleco has little interest in algae or anything of the sort, requiring a diet that is heavily protein based. This pleco will almost entirely ignore all other fish in the aquarium, with the exception of other bottom-dwelling plecos or catfish species that it could bicker with. Only one Leopard frog pleco should be kept per aquarium, unless the aquarium is very large and ample refuge places are provided. An adult Leopard frog pleco can reach a size of approximately 4″, making it a more manageable option.

Diet Requirements: Leopard frog plecostomus are omnivorous. A diet made up of various high quality frozen foods such as bloodworms or mysis shrimp are ideal in addition to sinking dried foods or gel foods that contain spirulina. Offering blanched pieces of zucchini occasionally can be attempted, but may not be accepted. Variety is the spice of life in order to maintain color, immune function and longevity of your fish.

Care Requirements: An established minimum 55 gallon aquarium is ideal for a Leopard frog pleco. This species requires relatively clean water that is low in nitrates (< 20 ppm). Though it comes from fast-moving rivers, it is typically found in shallow and calmer pools. A Leopard frog pleco should not be introduced into a biologically immature aquarium, as they are sensitive to nitrite and ammonia. As they obtain size, plecostomus add quite a significant amount of bioload (or biological load, in terms of waste) in your aquarium. Do not become complacent on water changes for this very reason. The aquarium should have a fine to sandy substrate and aquascaped with smooth rocks and other stonework for places to hide. Driftwood would also add some nice additional hiding or handing out areas. Many live plants may not thrive in the water conditions a Leopard pleco prefers, namely temperature, but the fish itself will cause no harm to said plants. Recommended water conditions, 76-84° F, KH 6-10, pH 6.5-7.5.

Purchase Size: Small: 2” to 2-1/2”

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

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Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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