Blue-Eye Lemon Pleco (Ancistrus sp. / L144 Variant)
The Blue-Eye Lemon Pleco is a stunning freshwater pleco known for its bright yellow body and vivid blue eyes. Often sold as an L144 variant, this peaceful bottom-dwelling fish adds both color and utility to freshwater aquariums.
Hardy, peaceful, and manageable in size, the Blue-Eye Lemon Pleco is a great choice for planted tanks, community aquariums, and hobbyists looking for a smaller algae-grazing pleco that does not outgrow the tank like common plecos.
Key Features
- Bright yellow body with striking blue eyes
- Peaceful bottom-dwelling pleco
- Excellent algae grazer and cleanup helper
- Plant-safe and community friendly
- Stays smaller than common plecos
- Great for planted and freshwater community aquariums
Care Information
- Common Name: Blue-Eye Lemon Pleco
- Scientific Name: Ancistrus sp. / L144 Variant
- Care Level: Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful, bottom-dweller
- Adult Size: 4–5 inches
- Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
- Diet: Primarily herbivorous; algae, sinking wafers, blanched vegetables, and prepared foods
- Temperature: 74–80°F
- pH Range: 6.5–7.5
- Substrate: Sand or fine gravel with caves and driftwood
Tank Setup
Provide caves, driftwood, rocks, and plenty of hiding places. Driftwood offers natural grazing surfaces and helps create a comfortable environment. A mature aquarium with stable water quality is recommended.
Diet & Feeding
Blue-Eye Lemon Plecos graze on algae and biofilm but should also be fed a balanced diet of algae wafers, spirulina foods, sinking pellets, zucchini, cucumber, green beans, and other blanched vegetables.
Tank Mates
This pleco is peaceful and does well with tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, gouramis, angelfish, rainbowfish, shrimp, snails, and other peaceful community fish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Blue-Eye Lemon Pleco good for planted tanks?
A: Yes. It is plant-safe and helps graze algae from aquarium surfaces.
Q: Does it need driftwood?
A: Driftwood is strongly recommended because it provides shelter, grazing surfaces, and enrichment.
Q: Is it aggressive?
A: No. It is generally peaceful and suitable for community aquariums.
Q: How many should I keep together?
A: They can be kept singly or in small groups if the aquarium has enough caves and hiding spots.
Q: How big does the Blue-Eye Lemon Pleco get?
A: Most adults reach around 4–5 inches, making them much smaller than common plecos.
Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo
Shop healthy Blue-Eye Lemon Plecos at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming. These beautiful freshwater plecos are perfect for planted aquariums, community tanks, and hobbyists looking for a colorful algae-grazing catfish.
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