{"product_id":"l66-king-tiger-plecostomus","title":"L66 King Tiger Plecostomus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_x\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBEA0\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe L066 King Tiger Pleco (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_y\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;VOCDY_z|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"CCvEPd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_z\" data-wiz-uids=\"VOCDY_10\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eHypancistrus sp. L066\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) is \u003cmark jsuid=\"VOCDY_11\" class=\"HxTRcb\" jsaction=\"click:\u0026amp;VOCDY_11|h5M12e;mouseenter:\u0026amp;VOCDY_11|sbHm2b;mouseleave:\u0026amp;VOCDY_11|Tx5Rb;rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;VOCDY_11|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"DfH0l\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"VOCDY_12\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiYgu6l0dKUAxX1KEQIHSGkIVEQuJAPeggIAggACAEQDg\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);'\u003ea popular, strikingly marked black-and-white striped catfish native to Brazil's Rio Xingu\u003c\/mark\u003e. Growing to about 4.5–5 inches, they thrive in warm (\\(80-85^{\\circ}F\\)), well-oxygenated water with high flow, requiring a protein-rich diet rather than algae. They are peaceful but shy, needing hiding spots like driftwood and caves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiYgu6l0dKUAxX1KEQIHSGkIVEQi4wTeggIAggACBoQAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6a\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgaEAE\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6b\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eKey Care Requirements \u0026amp; Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiYgu6l0dKUAxX1KEQIHSGkIVEQi4wTeggIAggACBoQAw\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6f\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgaEAQ\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6h\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6i\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives at \\(80-85^{\\circ}F\\) (\\(27-29^{\\circ}C\\)), with a pH of 5.8–7.0. High water quality and oxygenation are crucial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6l\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgaEAc\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6m\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6n\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily carnivorous; feed high-protein, sinking foods like frozen bloodworms, carnivore pellets, and shrimp pellets. They are not efficient algae eaters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6o\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgaEAg\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6p\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6q\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a minimum of 30 gallons. Decorate with plenty of caves and driftwood to provide hiding spaces, which reduces stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgaEAk\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6t\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eSize \u0026amp; Lifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults reach approximately \\(4-5\\) inches (\\(10-13\\) cm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6w\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgaEAw\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6x\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6y\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful toward other species, making them ideal for community tanks with fish like Discus, Cardinals, and Corydoras. Avoid housing with other \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_6z\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eHypancistrus\u003c\/em\u003e species to prevent hybridization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_70\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgaEA0\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_71\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_72\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eSexing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Males tend to have a more distinct pattern, longer odontodes (bristles) on their pectoral spines, and a slightly darker color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e [\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishtankltd.com\/products\/king-tiger-pleco-l66\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forum.simplydiscus.com\/forum\/main-discus-topics\/tankmates-for-discus\/52620-l66-king-tiger-pleco-in-hd\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/l66-king-tiger-pleco-hypancistrus-spec.-dnz-6-7-cm\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aqua-imports.com\/product\/l066-king-tiger-pleco-hypancistrus-sp-l066\/\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiYgu6l0dKUAxX1KEQIHSGkIVEQi4wTeggIAggACBoQEQ\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_78\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgaEBI\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_79\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"Gy8rfb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"VOCDY_7a\" data-sfc-pl=\"|[]\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe L066 is frequently confused with the L333, but typically features a clearer white base color contrasted with black scribbled lines. Because they are a wild species, pattern variations are common\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Crown Aqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48324594040989,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0136\/6445\/2665\/files\/IMG-2307.jpg?v=1779650164","url":"https:\/\/www.bluecrownaqua.com\/products\/l66-king-tiger-plecostomus","provider":"Blue Crown Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}