{"product_id":"pitbull-pleco-lda25-parotocinclus-sp","title":"Pitbull Pleco LDA25 - Parotocinclus sp.","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePitbull Pleco LDA25 – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParotocinclus jumbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitbull Pleco LDA25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a small, peaceful loricariid catfish with a broad head, compact body and unusual “pitbull” face shape. Also sold as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitbull Plec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLDA025 Pitbull Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitbull Otocinclus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLDA25 Parotocinclus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this sociable bottom-dweller is best suited to mature aquariums with soft sand, smooth stones, driftwood and calm community fish. It is a useful algae and biofilm grazer, but it still needs proper feeding and should not be treated as a complete aquarium cleaner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pitbull Pleco LDA25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pitbull Plec, LDA025 Pitbull Pleco, Pitbull Otocinclus, LDA25 Parotocinclus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParotocinclus jumbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder \/ Trade Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParotocinclus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. LDA25, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParotocinclus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. LDA025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL-number \/ Trade Code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LDA25 \/ LDA025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dwarf Pleco \/ Loricariid Catfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParotocinclus jumbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a South American loricariid catfish from Brazil. Wild fish are associated with shallow, clear waters with low current, sandy and rocky bottoms, and grazing surfaces where they can feed on biofilm, algae and tiny organisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the aquarium, Pitbull Plecos should be given a mature, natural-style setup with fine sand, smooth stones, driftwood, plants and shaded areas. Unlike many small sucker-mouth catfish, they spend a lot of time on or close to the substrate and may bury slightly into soft sand when startled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitbull Plecos have a compact armoured body, sucker-type mouth and distinctive broad head that gives them their common name. Colour is usually grey, olive, tan or brown with darker mottling, spotting or saddle-like markings that help them blend into sand, stones and wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Males may show stronger colour contrast and subtle blue-green or metallic tones when mature, while females are often rounder-bodied. Pattern and intensity can vary between individuals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is well suited to mature planted aquariums, peaceful community tanks and specialist small catfish displays. It appreciates clean water, stable conditions, soft substrate and natural grazing surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitbull Plecos are not suitable for brand-new aquariums with no biofilm or for tanks with sharp gravel. They are good grazers, but they still require regular feeding with suitable sinking foods. They are generally plant-safe and can be a good choice for aquascapes when kept in appropriate numbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical minimum is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80–100 litres for a group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a tank length of at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–80 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended. Larger aquariums are better for bigger groups and mixed peaceful communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in a group of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 or more preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where space allows. This is a sociable species and usually behaves more confidently when kept with others of its own kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clean, stable and well-oxygenated water is important. Provide fine sand, smooth stones, driftwood and mature grazing surfaces. Avoid sharp gravel, dirty substrate, unstable new aquariums, poor oxygenation and aggressive water movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitbull Plecos are peaceful and suitable for calm community aquariums. Suitable tank mates include small to medium tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, peaceful barbs, small rainbowfish, cory-type catfish, dwarf cichlids, Otocinclus and other gentle community fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid large predators, aggressive cichlids, boisterous bottom-dwellers and fish that may outcompete them at feeding time. They are generally tolerant of each other and are best maintained as a group rather than singly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitbull Plecos are omnivorous grazers with a strong preference for algae, biofilm and plant-based foods. Offer algae wafers, spirulina tablets, vegetable-based sinking foods and fine catfish pellets as the staple diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement with blanched courgette, cucumber, spinach or other suitable vegetables. Occasional protein foods such as daphnia, cyclops, bloodworm or brineshrimp can be offered in small amounts. They may graze algae from the aquarium, but they must not be expected to survive on algae alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species spends much of its time on the lower levels of the aquarium, resting on sand, smooth stones, wood or plant leaves. It is less of a glass-hanging fish than many Otocinclus and often behaves more like a small substrate-grazing pleco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitbull Plecos are quiet, peaceful and social. In a settled group, they may forage together across the substrate and hardscape. When startled, they may press down into the sand or hide under décor, so soft substrate and shaded cover are important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd Pitbull Plecos only to a mature, stable aquarium with established biofilm and peaceful tank mates. Provide soft sand, smooth hardscape, driftwood, plants and shaded areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure food reaches the bottom, especially in busy community tanks. Do not rely on algae alone, and avoid keeping them in very clean, newly set-up tanks with no natural grazing. Regular water changes, good oxygenation and low waste levels are important for long-term health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare to occasional \/ Specialist import or breeder availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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