{"product_id":"clown-pleco-peckoltia-vittata","title":"Clown Pleco (Peckoltia vittata)","description":"\u003cp class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Clown Pleco (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeckoltia vittata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePanaqolus maccus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e) is a favorite choice among aquarists looking for a small,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e peaceful catfish that stays remarkably compact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Known for its attractive gold and brown band patterns,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this dwarf Loricariid offers all the charm and bottom-cleaning qualities of larger plecos without outgrowing standard community aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Medium Clown Pleco (approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 inches \/ 5–6 cm) is a hardy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e quiet bottom-dweller native to the river basins of Venezuela and Colombia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reaching a maximum size of just under 4 inches,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it is perfect for small-to-medium community setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This nocturnal species thrives in tanks with plenty of hiding spots and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emust\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e be provided with natural driftwood,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which serves as a core part of its digestive health and diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeckoltia vittata\u003c\/i\u003e \/ \u003ci\u003ePanaqolus maccus\u003c\/i\u003e (L104\/L162)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurrent Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium (~2 to 2.5 inches \/ 5 to 6.5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5 to 4 inches (9 to 10 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner Friendly \/ Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful \/ Bottom-Dweller (Non-aggressive)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMin. Tank Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 Gallons (approx. 75 Liters)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Temp \u0026amp; pH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e73°F–82°F (23°C–28°C) | pH 6.5–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood-Eating Omnivore (Driftwood, sinking wafers, veggies)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Pleco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57022391484756,"sku":"TMA2360","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/ClownPleco_Peckoltiavittata.jpg?v=1788444311","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/clown-pleco-peckoltia-vittata","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}