{"product_id":"l397-alenquer-tiger-pleco-tank-bred-in-texas-peaceful-bottom-cleaner-1-25-2-0-in-juveniles","title":"L397 Alenquer Tiger Pleco – Tank-Bred in Texas | Peaceful Bottom Cleaner, 1.25–2.0 in Juveniles","description":"\u003cp\u003eL397 Alenquer Tiger Plecos are a peaceful, hardy, and highly attractive dwarf pleco known for their bold orange and dark tiger-like pattern. Their striped body, small adult size, and shy but active grazing behavior make them a great choice for planted tanks, driftwood aquariums, and peaceful community setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish are \u003cstrong\u003etank-bred in Texas\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a stronger and better-acclimated option compared with many imported plecos. They are small, peaceful bottom-dwelling catfish that spend much of their time grazing on driftwood, biofilm, rocks, and aquarium surfaces while resting under caves, wood, or plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fish currently available are juveniles around \u003cstrong\u003e1.25–2.0 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. Adult L397 Alenquer Tiger Plecos typically reach about \u003cstrong\u003e4–5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e when fully grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e L397 Alenquer Tiger Pleco, Alenquer Tiger Pleco, L397 Tiger Pleco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly sold as \u003cem\u003ePanaqolus\u003c\/em\u003e sp. L397\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4–5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Sale Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.25–2.0 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom-dweller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore with strong wood\/biofilm-grazing needs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often 5+ years with good care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL397 Alenquer Tiger Plecos do best in a mature aquarium with clean, stable water, driftwood, caves, and shaded hiding areas. They are peaceful with most community fish, but like many plecos, adult males may become territorial toward other male plecos if there are not enough caves or hiding spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons recommended for one adult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be kept singly, as pairs, or in breeding groups with enough space and caves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76–82°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand or smooth gravel preferred\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, guppies, endlers, corydoras, snails, shrimp, and other calm community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriftwood is strongly recommended for this species. L397 plecos naturally graze on wood, biofilm, and soft growth in the aquarium. Provide multiple caves, wood pieces, plants, or shaded areas so they feel secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL397 Alenquer Tiger Plecos are good grazers, but they should still be fed directly. They enjoy a varied diet of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae wafers, sinking vegetable pellets, blanched zucchini, cucumber, green beans, Repashy, driftwood biofilm, occasional frozen bloodworms, and high-quality sinking foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will graze on biofilm, wood surfaces, and some soft algae, but they are not heavy glass-cleaning plecos like Bristlenose Plecos. Regular feeding is important for good growth, color, and body condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose These Plecos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese L397 Alenquer Tiger Plecos are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank-bred in Texas\u003cbr\u003ePeaceful and community-friendly\u003cbr\u003eGreat for planted and driftwood tanks\u003cbr\u003eBold orange and black tiger pattern\u003cbr\u003eSmaller than common plecos\u003cbr\u003eExcellent biofilm and wood grazers\u003cbr\u003eGood choice for pleco collectors\u003cbr\u003eRaised locally and acclimated to aquarium conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL397 Alenquer Tiger Plecos stay much smaller than common plecos, making them a better choice for most home aquariums. They do best with clean water, stable conditions, driftwood, hiding spaces, and direct feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey may help graze on soft algae and biofilm, but they should not be sold as a main glass-cleaning pleco. For algae control on glass, Bristlenose Plecos are usually more effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive arrival guarantee. Please acclimate slowly and place them into a fully cycled aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"River Roots Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48748864241920,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/riverrootsaquatic.com\/products\/l397-alenquer-tiger-pleco-tank-bred-in-texas-peaceful-bottom-cleaner-1-25-2-0-in-juveniles","provider":"River Roots Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}