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L191 pleco – XL

🛒 XL L191 Royal Pleco — The Crown Jewel of Your Aquarium

Make a statement with the L191 Royal Pleco, a majestic wood-eating titan from Colombia’s Rio Caguán. This XL specimen is not just a fish — it’s a living sculpture, built for aquascapes that demand presence and personality.

🌟 Key Features

Attribute	Details
Size	XL specimen — up to 40–50 cm
Origin	Rio Caguán, Caquetá drainage, Colombia
Diet	True wood grazer — requires bogwood, algae wafers, veg-rich foods
Temperament	Peaceful but territorial with similar-sized plecos
Tank Requirement	300L+ with strong filtration and oxygenation
Visual Appeal	Deep charcoal body, bold broken-line pattern, yellow-tipped tail

🧠 Expert Care Tips

Provide dim lighting, dark substrate, and secure bogwood for grazing and shelter.
Avoid soft plants — opt for Java Fern or hardy decor.
Maintain brisk water flow and low nitrates with frequent partial water changes.
Best kept solo or with non-competing tankmates due to territorial nature.