{"product_id":"l137-blue-eyed-red-fin-pleco","title":"L137 Blue Eyed Red Fin Pleco","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eL137 Blue Eyed Red Fin Pleco\u003c\/strong\u003e has a subtle body colour that makes its highlights even more effective. The armour plates are brown to grey, but the eyes carry a cool blue tone and the fins warm into rust-red and orange. The combination gives the fish a much richer look than a plain brown pleco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs it grows, L137 develops into a substantial collector fish. It needs a larger aquarium, strong filtration and enough structure to feel secure, but it rewards that space with unusual colour and a powerful adult presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; keeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHypostomus soniae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-number:\u003c\/strong\u003e L137\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 25–30 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26–30°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide strong filtration, good oxygenation, wood, rockwork and secure caves. Feed algae-based foods, vegetables and a varied sinking diet with some protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful with mid-water fish, though adults can become territorial with other large plecos. Give bottom-dwellers enough space to avoid constant competition for shelters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e larger aquariums and collectors who want a less common pleco with blue eyes and warm red-fin colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass And Gill","offers":[{"title":"6-8CM","offer_id":54023787839782,"sku":"RT-483","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/gg-l137-natural-pleco.png?v=1791268368","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/l137-blue-eyed-red-fin-pleco","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}