{"product_id":"l134-leopard-frog-pleco-peckoltia-compta","title":"L134 Leopard Frog Pleco (Peckoltia compta)","description":"\u003cp\u003eL134 Leopard Frog Plecos are highly sought-after dwarf plecos known for their striking yellow-to-cream bodies covered in bold black stripes and spots. Their compact size, beautiful patterning, and generally peaceful temperament make them an excellent choice for planted community aquariums and dedicated pleco setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL134s are generally peaceful but can become territorial with other bottom-dwelling fish, especially other plecos competing for caves. Providing plenty of caves, driftwood, and separate hiding areas helps minimize territorial behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4–4.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 gallons, with larger tanks recommended for groups\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 77–84°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful to mildly territorial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore with a preference for protein-rich foods\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bottom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed a varied diet of quality sinking pellets and wafers supplemented with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and mysis shrimp. Vegetable-based foods can also be offered as part of a balanced diet. L134s may graze on surfaces but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshould not be purchased primarily for algae control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide clean, warm, well-oxygenated water with good filtration and regular water changes. Caves are particularly important, along with driftwood, rockwork, and shaded areas where the fish can retreat during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL134s can be kept with many peaceful community species that tolerate warmer water. When keeping multiple plecos, provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least one appropriately sized cave per fish, preferably with extras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, to reduce competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e L134s are cave spawners. Mature males typically claim tight-fitting caves and guard the eggs and developing fry after spawning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moe’s Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52786003935519,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/moesaquatics.com\/products\/l134-leopard-frog-pleco-peckoltia-compta","provider":"Moe’s Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}