L104 Clown Pleco

$10.99

L104 Clown Pleco

Name: L104 Clown Pleco
Brand: Legacy Line Aquatics LLC
Price: 10.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$10.99

L104 Clown Plecos also commonly called Clown Plecs, are one of the most popular dwarf plecos in the aquarium hobby. They are known for their bold striped pattern, smaller adult size, and peaceful nature compared to many larger pleco species. This is a wood-eating pleco in the genus Panaqolus, and it does best in a warm, well-oxygenated aquarium with driftwood, hiding places, and stable water quality. Adult size is typically around 3.5 inches, making them a much more practical option for many home aquariums than larger pleco species.

Why Hobbyists Love L104 Clown Plecos

Beautiful striped pattern that stands out in the aquarium
Smaller adult size than many common plecos
Peaceful overall temperament
Great option for smaller tropical freshwater aquariums
Unique pleco with plenty of personality and interesting bottom-dwelling behavior

What You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics

At Legacy Line Aquatics, these fish are bred and raised in-house by us in a small-scale, care-first setup. We do not source from mass-production fish farms. Our focus is on raising healthy fish with clean water, proper nutrition, and attentive day-to-day care, so you receive fish we would be confident keeping in our own fish room. We take a small-scale approach so we can focus on:

Fish health
Clean systems
Proper feeding, mixture of high-quality sinking pellets, live baby brine shrimp, frozen bloodworms, frozen brine shrimp, and high-quality flakes.
Parasite free

Adult Size: 3.5–4 in
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Beginner
Lifespan: 10–12 years
Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons
Temperature: 75–82°F

Temperament & Behavior

L104 Clown Plecos are generally peaceful community plecos, but they can become territorial with others of their own kind or with similar bottom-dwelling fish if kept in cramped quarters. They spend much of their time resting on wood, hiding under cover, exploring caves, and grazing surfaces. This species naturally associates with root tangles and wood in the wild, so they do best when the aquarium provides similar structure and shaded refuge.

Feeding

L104 Clown Plecos are wood-eaters and must have driftwood or bogwood in the aquarium. They should not be treated as simple algae cleaners. In addition to wood, they do best with a varied diet of quality sinking foods and vegetable matter. Reliable care sources specifically note bogwood as essential and recommend foods such as algae wafers, catfish pellets, gel foods, fresh vegetables, and some frozen foods.

Recommended foods:

High-quality sinking pellets and wafers
Driftwood or bogwood for constant grazing
Algae wafers
Vegetables such as zucchini, squash, cucumber, or sweet potato
Occasional frozen foods in moderation

They do best in tanks with:

Plenty of driftwood or bogwood
Caves and shaded hiding places
Stable water quality and temperature
Good oxygenation and water movement
Smooth hardscape and adequate bottom space

Tank Size (Recommended)

Single fish: 20 gallons recommended for long-term care
Small peaceful community setup: 20 long / 29 gallon+ preferred
Multiple plecos or heavier bottom-dweller stocking: larger tanks strongly recommended to reduce territorial stress

Water Temperature

Ideal range: 75–82°F
Stable warm water is more important than chasing an exact number

Tank Mates (Good Choices)

Best tank mates are peaceful tropical fish that will not constantly harass them or compete too heavily for the same bottom territory and caves.

Good tank mates may include:

Peaceful midwater community fish
Corydoras in properly planned setup
some rainbowfish in larger aquariums
Other calm tropical fish with similar care requirements

Avoid:

Large aggressive cichlids
Overly boisterous bottom dwellers
Cramped setups with multiple plecos competing for the same caves
Rough fish that constantly disturb resting areas

Local Delivery

Delivery is available within an 80-mile maximum distance from Owensboro, Kentucky.
$150 minimum order is required for delivery
$25 delivery fee applies

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Shipping & Live Arrival

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