Colombian Zebra Pleco (Hypancistrus debilittera – L129)
A sleek and striking pleco with bold black and white striping—perfect for aquarists after a smaller, eye-catching bottom dweller
The Colombian Zebra Pleco (L129) is a beautifully patterned Hypancistrus species featuring sharp contrast between its dark body and irregular white striping. Smaller than many other plecos, it’s peaceful and shy, making it ideal for planted community tanks or soft water setups. Unlike many algae eaters, L129s are omnivorous and appreciate a mixed diet of quality protein and vegetables.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Planted and soft-water community tanks
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Minimum Tank Size: 75 litres
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Temperature Range: 24–30°C
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pH Range: 6.0–7.5
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Behaviour: Peaceful, shy, prefers hiding places
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Compatibility: Great with peaceful tankmates—avoid boisterous or aggressive species
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Max Size: 8–9 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate 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. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.