Blue Phantom Pleco (L128)

Blue Phantom Pleco (Hemiancistrus sp. L128)
A breathtaking pleco with deep blue hues and gentle temperament, perfect for planted or peaceful community aquariums

The Blue Phantom Pleco, also known as L128, is a stunning South American pleco prized for its rich dark blue to teal body speckled with lighter blue or white spots. Native to the Orinoco River, this peaceful bottom-dweller prefers aquariums with smooth driftwood, rocks, and plenty of hiding spaces. While relatively hardy, it appreciates clean, well-oxygenated water and a mixed diet of algae wafers, fresh vegetables, and occasional protein. Ideal for adding color and personality to medium-to-large aquariums without the aggression of some other pleco species.

Need to Know:

• Recommended For: Peaceful community and planted aquariums

• Minimum Tank Size: 200 litres

• Temperature Range: 24–30°C

• pH Range: 6.5–7.5

• Recommended School Size: Best kept singly or with non-competing bottom dwellers

• Compatibility: Peaceful; avoid aggressive plecos or fin-nipping tankmates

• Max Size: 18–20 cm

Shipping Disclaimer:

All fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.

Special Requests:

If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.

Rural Shipping:

Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot/point here: https://nzcextras.co.nz/nearestlocation/