Blue Phantom Pleco (L128) – A Rare, Stunning Bottom-Dweller

Make your aquarium truly stand out with the Blue Phantom Pleco, one of the most breathtaking plecos in the hobby. Known for its deep navy blue body sprinkled with glowing light-blue spots, this peaceful bottom dweller is a showstopper in any tank.

Perfect for planted and soft-water setups, the Blue Phantom Pleco brings colour, personality, and excellent algae-grazing behavior to your aquarium.

✨ Why You’ll Love the Blue Phantom Pleco

✔ Striking deep-blue coloration with speckled spots
✔ Peaceful, hardy, and easy to care for
✔ Great addition to community tanks
✔ Helps control algae and leftover food
✔ Rare and highly sought after

📏 Fish Details

• Scientific Name: Hemiancistrus sp. (L128)

• Adult Size: 15–18 cm (6–7 inches)

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Diet: Algae, sinking wafers, wood fibre, vegetables (zucchini, spinach), and frozen foods

• Origin: Colombia (Rio Orinoco)

🐟 Tank Requirements

• Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons / 151 litres

• Aquascape Needs:

  • Driftwood (important for rasping)

  • Caves for hiding

  • Smooth stones

  • Dim lighting preferred

• Water Flow: Moderate to strong

💧 Preferred Water Parameters

• Temperature: 24–29°C

• pH: 6.2 – 7.4

• Hardness: Soft to medium

• Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm

• Nitrate: <25 ppm

🌿 Care Level

Moderate – Hardy but prefers clean, oxygen-rich water with steady temperature and good filtration.

🤝 Tank Mate Compatibility

Great With:

• Tetras

• Gouramis

• Rams

• Corydoras

• Rainbowfish

• Peaceful mid–top swimmers

Avoid:

• Aggressive cichlids

• Other plecos that may compete for territory

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