{"product_id":"l399-elegant-zebra-pleco-hypancistrus-seideli","title":"L399 - Elegant Zebra Pleco (Hypancistrus seideli)","description":"\u003cp\u003eL399 is a highly sought-after Xingu River pleco from Brazil. Historically known as Hypancistrus sp. L399, it was formally included in the Hypancistrus seideli species in 2025, along with several related L-numbers including L333, L287, and L400. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Hypancistrus seideli (formerly L399) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e L399, Elegant Zebra Pleco, King Tiger Pleco variant \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil (Belo Monte region) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-15 cm (5-6 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26-30°C (79-86°F) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5-7.5 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, somewhat shy bottom-dweller \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL399 is famous for its striking:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite to cream base color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack worm-like or maze-like markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly variable patterns between individuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge eyes and elongated body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome specimens look almost zebra-like, while others show broken lines and spotting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30+ gallon aquariums for juveniles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50+ gallons for breeding groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong filtration and high oxygen levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlenty of caves, rocks, and driftwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm flowing water similar to the Xingu River habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many plecos, L399 is \u003cstrong\u003enot primarily an algae eater\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinking carnivore pellets\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-protein wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional vegetable matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are considered omnivores with a strong preference for meaty foods. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCave spawner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMale guards eggs and fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical spawns contain 20-30 eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidely bred in captivity by specialist pleco breeders \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larmax International Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54476776374590,"sku":null,"price":84.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/5104\/3390\/files\/placeholder_27baa3e0-91ad-4e23-9fd1-2b128d0544e2.png?v=1789764273","url":"https:\/\/yourlocalfishstore.com\/products\/l399-elegant-zebra-pleco-hypancistrus-seideli","provider":"Your Local Fish Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}