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Freshwater fishL-333 King Tiger Pleco
L-333 King Tiger Pleco
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The L-333 king tiger pleco, also called the gold tiger pleco, has a color pattern similar to the L-46 zebra pleco, sometimes with the same contrasting black and white pattern and sometimes with a gold background instead of white. Like most plecos, these exotic aquarium fish need some driftwood in the fish tank.
Most L-333 king tiger plecos are tank-raised in the trade, but some wild-caught specimens from Brazil are available. AquariumFish.com offers both wild and tank-raised fish, depending upon availability. Our current batch features the more desirable vibrant black and white color pattern.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Hypancistrus sp. (L-333) |
| Origin | Rio Xingu, Brazil; mostly captive-bred |
| Care Level | Moderate (needs clean, warm, oxygen-rich water) |
| Temperament | Peaceful (shy; territorial with other plecos) |
| Adult Size | Up to 5" |
| Lifespan | 10–15+ years |
| Diet | Omnivore (meaty sinking foods) |
| Water Temperature | 78–86°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Group Size | Single, or several with a cave each |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 1½" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: These plecos come from warm, fast, clear rivers. Give them a tank with strong current, high oxygen, very clean water, rocky caves (or pleco caves) and a sand or smooth gravel bottom.
Feeding: Feed meaty sinking foods like quality carnivore pellets, ideally in the evening when they are most active. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Tankmates: They do well with peaceful fish that like warm water, such as tetras, rasboras, discus and dwarf cichlids. Avoid boisterous tankmates that outcompete them for food, and give each pleco its own cave.
Good to know: These plecos are nocturnal and shy; a cave and dim lighting help them feel secure. Many are wild-caught and slow-growing.
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