💠 Blue Phantom Pleco (Hemiancistrus sp. L128)
💠 Blue Phantom Pleco (Hemiancistrus sp. L128)
Blue Body • Spotted • Rare
📋 The Blue Phantom Pleco (Hemiancistrus sp. L128) is one of the most unique and beautiful plecos, famous for its deep blue body sprinkled with small white to light-blue spots. Native to the fast-flowing Orinoco River, it thrives in oxygen-rich aquariums with strong current and hiding spots.
Growing to 7–8 inches, this pleco is a manageable mid-sized showpiece fish. Peaceful toward most tank mates, though territorial with other plecos, it makes a great addition to planted or rockwork aquariums. Its rarity and brilliant coloration make it a highly sought-after collector’s pleco.
💡 Highlights
💠 Blue Body – Unique deep-blue coloration
✨ Spotted Pattern – Light speckling across body
🌊 River Dweller – Loves strong current & oxygen
🐟 Peaceful Showpiece – Territorial with plecos
💎 Collector’s Favorite – Rare & stunning
🧾 A Quick Look at the Blue Phantom Pleco (L128)
📛 Common Name: Blue Phantom Pleco
🔬 Scientific Name: Hemiancistrus sp. (L128)
👨👩👧 Family: Loricariidae
🌍 Origin: Venezuela – Rio Orinoco Basin
📏 Max Size: 18 – 20 cm (7 – 8 inches)
💧 pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 28°C (75 – 82°F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful but territorial with plecos
🏠 Min Tank Size: 200 L (55+ US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom dweller
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 8 – 12 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – algae, vegetables, protein foods
🐣 Reproduction: Rare in aquariums
