🟤 Brown Dot Pleco (Hypostomus sp., L006)
🟤 Brown Dot Pleco (Hypostomus sp., L006)
Spotted • Medium Size • Amazon Pleco
📋 The Brown Dot Pleco (Hypostomus sp., L006) is a medium-sized pleco recognized by its rich brown body covered in small dark spots. Native to the Amazon Basin, it adapts well to aquariums with driftwood, hiding caves, and sandy substrates.
Reaching 8–10 inches, the Brown Dot Pleco is peaceful toward fish but may become territorial with other plecos, especially in smaller tanks. It grazes on algae and biofilm but also needs protein-rich sinking foods to remain healthy. This hardy species is a good choice for aquarists seeking a unique spotted pleco that isn’t as common as other L-numbers.
💡 Highlights
🟤 Brown Body – Spotted with darker dots
🌿 Algae Grazer – Eats algae & wafers
🐟 Medium Size – Up to 10 inches
✅ Peaceful Omnivore – Great for communities
💎 Rare L-Number – Distinctive spotted pleco
🧾 A Quick Look at the Brown Dot Pleco (L006)
📛 Common Name: Brown Dot Pleco
🔬 Scientific Name: Hypostomus sp. (L006)
👨👩👧 Family: Loricariidae
🌍 Origin: South America – Amazon Basin
📏 Max Size: 20 – 25 cm (8 – 10")
💧 pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 28°C (75 – 82°F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful, 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, wafers, sinking protein foods
🐣 Reproduction: Rare in aquariums
