L144 Blue Eyed Lemon Longfin Pleco

The L144 Blue Eyed Lemon Longfin Pleco combines lemon-yellow coloring, blue eyes, and flowing fins. This ornamental Ancistrus variety makes an eye-catching addition to a peaceful freshwater aquarium, especially against dark wood and greenery. Its extended fins give it a particularly graceful appearance as it moves between resting places.

Available sizes

• 3–4 cm — $40.00

Listed measurements are approximate sale sizes, not adult sizes.

Aquarium setup

Allow around 30–40 gallons or more for long-term care and space for an adult body length of roughly 10–15 cm. Keep the water stable within a suitable tropical range, approximately 24–27°C (75–81°F). Provide smooth caves, driftwood, filtration, and oxygenation. Avoid sharp décor that can catch the long fins.

Diet and feeding

Use vegetable-rich sinking pellets or wafers as a staple, supplemented with blanched vegetables and occasional small protein meals. Place food close to shelter, especially while the fish is settling. Remove uneaten vegetables before they spoil.

Compatibility

Choose calm tankmates that will not nip trailing fins. Other bottom-dwellers need separate shelters and feeding areas. More than one mature male may require extra territory. Individual fin length and color naturally vary.