L004 Angelicus Pleco (Hypancistrus sp. L004)

A smaller growing spotted species of Hypancistrus known from several lower Amazon tributaries in Brazil, the L004 Angelicus Pleco is an ideal pleco for the small to medium community aquarium. Although normally shy at first, they will become more comfortable spending time out in the open over time and especially when food is added to the tank. Like most of their close relatives in the genus Hypancistrus, the L004 is not a particularly good algae eater and prefers a more protein rich diet than some plecos. Peaceful toward nearly all tankmates, they can be territorial towards other plecos but will typically coexist without problems long as plenty of cover is provided in the aquarium.