{"product_id":"sub-adult-l397-alenquer-tiger-pleco","title":"Sub-Adult L397 Alenquer Tiger Pleco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL397 Red Tiger Pleco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); color: black; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 215, 0); color: black;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 245, 204);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePanaqolus sp. L397\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #dff6ff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBrazil (Rio Xingu)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 245, 204);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e~10 cm (4 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #dff6ff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 245, 204);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAquarium Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #dff6ff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 245, 204);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eL397 Red Tiger Pleco\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the Alenquer Tiger Pleco, primarily feeds on wood—specifically the biofilm that grows on it. They are omnivorous and will also eat sinking pellets, algae wafers, vegetables, and the occasional meaty treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWood\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pleco has a specialized mouth designed to rasp biofilm from driftwood. Providing plenty of driftwood is essential for their health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy Wood is Important:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Diet:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the wild, L397s rely on biofilm found on submerged wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consuming wood helps with proper digestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourages natural grazing and foraging behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSupplemental Foods\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinking Pellets \u0026amp; Algae Wafers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide balanced nutrition and variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zucchini, cucumber, spinach, and other soft veggies are great additions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen Foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accepts small items like daphnia and mysis shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeaty Snacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Occasional treats like bloodworms, brine shrimp, or insect larvae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Sub-Adult Pair - Male and Female 8 Months UK Bred","offer_id":54187433623894,"sku":null,"price":219.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/5851\/5030\/files\/L397-Super-Red-Alenquer.png?v=1746216960","url":"https:\/\/lgpleco.co.uk\/products\/sub-adult-l397-alenquer-tiger-pleco","provider":"LG Pleco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}