{"product_id":"l529","title":"L519 Honeycomb Pleco (Ancistomus sp. L519)","description":"\u003cp\u003eL519 Honeycomb Plecos are attractive, relatively small plecos known for their intricate honeycomb-like patterning and warm brown-to-golden coloration. Their unusual markings, manageable adult size, and generally peaceful nature make them an appealing choice for community aquariums and dedicated pleco setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL519s are usually peaceful but may become territorial with other bottom-dwelling fish, particularly other plecos competing for caves and preferred hiding places. Providing several caves and visual barriers helps reduce competition.\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 4–5 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 76–82°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\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 high-quality sinking pellets and wafers supplemented with vegetable-based foods and protein-rich options such as frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and mysis shrimp. They may graze on algae and biofilm, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshould not be purchased primarily as an algae-control fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide clean, well-oxygenated water with good filtration and regular water changes. Driftwood, rockwork, caves, and shaded hiding areas allow them to establish territories and display natural behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL519s can be kept with most peaceful community fish with compatible water requirements. When keeping several plecos together, provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least one appropriately sized cave per fish plus additional hiding places\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to minimize territorial disputes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e L519s are cave-spawning plecos. Mature males may claim caves and become more territorial when preparing to breed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moe’s Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52786004558111,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/moesaquatics.com\/products\/l529","provider":"Moe’s Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}