Tank setup
A minimum 120L aquarium suits Leopard Frog Pleco (L134). Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Temperature
26° - 30 °C
Max size
11 cm
Min tank
120 L
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A boldly banded yellow-and-black Peckoltia and one of the most sought-after small plecos. Warm, clean water and a cave per male; feeds readily on prepared sinking foods.
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Everything you need to keep Leopard Frog Pleco (L134) healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 120L aquarium suits Leopard Frog Pleco (L134). Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 26–30°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Leopard Frog Pleco (L134) is omnivore — sinking foods, some vegetable. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Leopard Frog Pleco (L134) is generally peaceful; males hold caves. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful; males hold caves tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Leopard Frog Pleco (L134) vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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