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L173B Zebra Pleco

Item #1646667885

Current Auction Time: Thu May 2 20:30:36 2024

		Final:	$59.95		First Bid	$59.95
		Time left	00:00		# of Bids	1 (bid history)
		Started	Feb 28 2022 - 09:44:45 AM		Location	Sheridan WY 82801 United States
		Ended	Mar 7 2022 - 09:44:45 AM Auction Closed
		Seller	Dansfish (223/224)
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		High Bidder	Rosaquatics (133/155)
		Payment	See Item Description,
		Shipping	Will Ship to United States Only See Item Description

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Description

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L173B Zebra Pleco

1 Fish. More Available.

For pics, vids, shipping, and alive arrival guarantee information please visit dansfish.com

Description:

Natural Range: Rio Xingu, Brazil

Source: Tank bred and raised

Estimated Size at Shipping: 2.5-2.75"

Max Size: 3-5", depending on which source you want to believe.

Overview: This is the line which was famously designated "L173B" by Aquarium Glaser. It is much more widely available than the L173 line. The origins of the L173B fish are not completely understood, so the "B" line is kept separate from other L173 lines in order to avoid muddying the genetics. The "B" form of the L173 has less black/white contrast than the L173. However, it is still a very nice fish and a good option for someone who does not want to break the bank.

Setup Considerations: These fish's natural environments are full of rocks with lots of crevices and caves. These fish each claim a cave and retire to it to rest and escape threats. When threatened, they squeeze in tight, expand their bodies, and spread their fins to avoid being dislodged. They also use these caves as spawning sites. In our aquariums, providing lots of cave options for our plecos helps them feel secure. The caves should be small enough to be a somewhat snug fit. If appropriate caves are not provided, the plecos are likely to experience prolonged stress which will compromise their health. If insufficient caves are provided, these plecos will continuously battle for the best homes and can do serious damage to each other. So, for happy plecos, provide several cave options so each individual fish can find a satisfactory home to claim as their own.

Specific Care Requirements: Hypancistrus plecos generally come from swiftly flowing waters that are clean and rich in oxygen. In our aquariums, they appreciate high flow and require clean, well oxygenated water in order to thrive. They are reputed to like warm water from the low to mid 80's F. However, we know several aquarists, including ourselves, who are keeping several thriving Hypancistrus species long term in the upper 70's F with simple sponge filters and box filters. When kept in warmer water, oxygen saturation is compromised, so water movement and clean water become especially important in order to keep enough oxygen available for these plecos.

Diet: Peaceful Carnivore: All Hypancistrus species we are aware of are carnivores. These fish will only eat sinking foods, which they rasp from the floor of the tank. They appreciate meaty frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms. They also enjoy rasping on large sinking pellets and wafers. Even though they are carnivores, they do need some veggies in their diet to balance things out. Ours readily consume algae wafers as well as zucchini cut into 1/4" coins and stuck on a fork so it sinks.

Shipping: Live arrival guaranteed. More fish available as of this posting. We are happy to combine shipping on orders.

• UPS Next Day - Large: Fits 16 for $39.95
• UPS Next Day - Medium: Fits 7 for $34.95
• UPS Next Day - Small: Fits 3 for $29.95

Thanks for looking! Dan

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Bid History:

Bidders		Bid Time		Bid		Comments
Rosaquatics (133/155)		Mar 1 2022 - 01:46:52 PM		$59.95		BUY IT NOW

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