L-183 Starlight Bristlenose Pleco

Starlight Pleco L181 and L183

The L183 Starlight Pleco is sometimes referred to as the L181 Peppermint pleco. This is not the L59 peppermint pleco, this one has a darker black body with a pretty cream fringe color on the fins when the fish matures. This pleco come from Brazil and grows to about eight inches. The dark body with the contrasting white spots and light color fringe on the dorsal fin make this a beautiful addition to the aquarium. Starlight plecos are omnivores and will scavenge but it is best to also add some sinking pellets to their diet. Like most plecos the L181 pleco will be compatible with nearly all species except extremely small shrimp and similar creatures. Pictured is a three inch pleco. As the fish matures the white fringe and spots become more pronounced. Google images generally show a fish that is mature and fully colored.

• Scientific name: Ancistrus sp.
• Origin: Brazil
• Lifespan:  10 Years
• Max size:  8 inches
• Food: Live, frozen, flake
• Shipping Size: Approx. 1 1/4 inches