L046 Zebra Pleco

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L046 Zebra Pleco — Hypancistrus zebra The black-and-white legend of the Xingu The L046 Zebra Pleco is one of the most iconic and sought-after plecos in the world. Jet-black bands layered over a crisp white base create a striking zebra pattern that looks almost graphic in contrast. No two patterns are identical — each fish carries its own signature striping, making every specimen a true collector’s piece. Native to the warm, fast-flowing waters of Brazil’s Rio Xingu, Hypancistrus zebra is adapted to rocky crevices and highly oxygenated currents. Unlike common algae-eating plecos, the Zebra Plec...

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