⚠️ Difficulty: Moderate — a sought-after ornamental catfish with a striking zebra pattern.

The L129 (Hypancistrus Debilittera), also known as the Colombian Zebra Pleco, is a beautiful ornamental catfish with a black and white zebra pattern, related to the well-known L046 Zebra Pleco. A crepuscular and nocturnal bottom dweller for L-number enthusiasts.

🐠 Animal specifications

🏪 Collection & warranty

• Only available for collection at our store in Heinkenszand — this animal is not shipped
• Feel free to inspect the fish carefully in the store upon collection
• Upon collection, feel free to ask for advice on care or aquarium composition

✂️ Care

Ensure plenty of hiding places such as driftwood, caves, and stones, and good current with high oxygen saturation. This species is crepuscular and nocturnal — during the day it often hides.

🐠 Combination tip

Peaceful towards other fish and can be well combined in a community aquarium, with the exception of other territorial bottom dwellers.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When is this fish most active?
Mainly at dusk and at night — during the day it often hides.

What is an L-number?
L-numbers are a classification system for Loricariidae (armored catfish) whose exact scientific name is not always yet established.

Can I combine this fish with other bottom dwellers?
With caution — avoid other territorial bottom dwellers in too small an aquarium.

Do you have another question? Feel free to visit our store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.