{"product_id":"l397-pleco-tangerine-tiger-pleco","title":"L397 Pleco- Tangerine Tiger Pleco","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eL397 Pleco \/ Alenquer Tiger Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL397 Plecos, also commonly known as the Alenquer Tiger Pleco, are a beautiful dwarf pleco prized for their bold orange and black striping, manageable adult size, and strong personality. This is a wood eating species, an\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ed it does best in aquariums with plenty of driftwood, strong oxygenation, and stable tropical water conditions. Adults generally stay around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them a much more practical pleco for many home aquariums than many of the larger common pleco types.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Legacy Line Aquatics, these fish are raised in a small-scale, care-first setup. My focus is on healthy fish, clean systems, proper nutrition, and attentive day-to-day care, so you receive fish I’d be confident keeping in my own fish room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Hobbyists Love L397 Plecos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking orange and black “tiger” striping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManageable adult size compared to many larger plecos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful overall temperament with plenty of personality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent choice for wood-heavy tropical aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly desirable pleco for hobbyists wanting something more unique than common algae eaters  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL397 Plecos are generally peaceful, but like many plecos they can be territorial with their own kind or with similar bottom-dwelling fish if kept too tightly. They spend much of their time resting on wood, exploring caves, grazing surfaces, and using shaded hiding spots. This is also a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecave-spawning pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and males may become more defensive of caves when mature.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey do best in tanks with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlenty of driftwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaves and shaded hiding places\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable water quality and temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood oxygenation and water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth hardscape and adequate bottom space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size (Recommended)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSingle fish: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 gallon long minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, though \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29–30 gallons+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a better long-term setup\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSmall group: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 gallons+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e strongly recommended with multiple caves and wood pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed bottom-dweller setups: larger tanks are strongly recommended to reduce territorial stress  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal range: 78–82°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable, warm water is more important than chasing extremes  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Mates (Good Choices)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest tank mates are peaceful tropical fish that will not constantly harass them or compete too heavily for the same caves and bottom territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood tank mates may include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful tetras and other midwater community fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful dwarf cichlids in properly planned setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalm rainbowfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorydoras only in tanks with enough room and enough separation of bottom space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge aggressive cichlids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverly rough or boisterous bottom dwellers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCramped setups with multiple plecos competing for the same space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimilar wood-eating plecos without enough caves and wood available  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL397 Plecos are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewood eaters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which means driftwood is an important part of their husbandry and natural feeding behavior. They should not be treated as simple algae cleaners. In addition to wood, they do best on a mostly vegetable-leaning diet with quality sinking foods. Wood is essential and foods like algae wafers, fresh vegetables such as zucchini, and tubers such as potato or sweet potato are good as well.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended foods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality sinking wafers and pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriftwood for constant grazing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZucchini and other appropriate vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepashy or other quality gel foods for plecos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccasional supplemental protein in moderation  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you purchase from me, you’re getting fish raised in a small-scale setup where care and condition matter. I focus on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProper feeding, mixture of high-quality sinking foods, vegetables, driftwood access, and other appropriate foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCareful day-to-day observation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat matters, especially with plecos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery is available within an 80-mile maximum distance from Owensboro, Kentucky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$150 minimum order is required for delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$25 delivery fee applies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Meet-Up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal meet-up is available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter order we will contact you by email, or through Facebook or Instagram Messenger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will arrange a date, time, and public location to meet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive fish are shipped Monday–Wednesday (weather permitting) to reduce transit risk. 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