{"product_id":"royal-pleco","title":"Royal Pleco","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QzGOQd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PwvzCf WEeWWe\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nThe Royal Pleco is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003ea large freshwater armored catfish characterized by a heavy, armored body, often light grey to green with dark grey, squiggly patterns, and red eyes\u003c\/mark\u003e. Native to fast-flowing South American rivers, they are known for being wood-eaters, using specialized teeth and symbiotic gut bacteria to digest wood. They require a large aquarium, well-oxygenated water, and a diet rich in driftwood and vegetables, with a peaceful but territorial nature towards other bottom-dwellers.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"60f41c3c-b53b-411c-9820-1f31ae03930c\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiip5PXptmPAxXCF1kFHXQ3NoUQye0OegQIARAE\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"W4TX6e\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCovered in heavy armor plates (not scales) with a bulky, football-like shape, except for a soft belly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTypically a light grey or cement color with dark grey, irregular, or squiggly stripes.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"cbfce3df-722e-45e2-8773-27100b5651b9\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiip5PXptmPAxXCF1kFHXQ3NoUQye0OegQIAxAD\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eEyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDistinctive red eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eFins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDorsal fins are often edged with cream or gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAMQCA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCan grow to over 16 inches (40 cm), with some species reaching up to 20 inches.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"237efae7-6300-4e0f-9d91-8a08b678ae9f\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiip5PXptmPAxXCF1kFHXQ3NoUQye0OegQIAxAJ\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Habitat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"W4TX6e\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eWood-Eaters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUnlike common algae-eating plecos, Royal Plecos have specialized teeth and symbiotic gut bacteria that allow them to digest wood.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"29bf4e0d-f752-4a86-91bd-9cbcc7253fd5\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiip5PXptmPAxXCF1kFHXQ3NoUQye0OegQIBRAB\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDietary Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRequires driftwood in the aquarium for both grazing and shelter. They also consume algae, biofilm, and vegetables like cucumbers and spinach.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"24145cdd-bdce-4ec0-801b-cacb5799ab70\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiip5PXptmPAxXCF1kFHXQ3NoUQye0OegQIBRAD\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAUQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNative to fast-flowing, oxygen-rich waters of South American rivers, such as the Rio Orinoco and Amazon basins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"W4TX6e\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAcQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGenerally peaceful towards other fish but can be territorial and aggressive towards other bottom-dwelling catfish species, requiring a large aquarium for multiple specimens.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"f97d26e8-f4e3-4cd3-808c-9809eea484dc\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiip5PXptmPAxXCF1kFHXQ3NoUQye0OegQIBxAB\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAcQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNeeds a large aquarium with robust filtration to handle their size and messy eating habits.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"ceb5b040-5521-4e1f-ba58-785322a856d3\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiip5PXptmPAxXCF1kFHXQ3NoUQye0OegQIBxAD\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAcQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRequires warm, well-oxygenated water with a moderate to strong current to mimic their natural habitat.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"7725a4bb-1baa-4b5a-a2a8-17a15e4ea17b\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiip5PXptmPAxXCF1kFHXQ3NoUQye0OegQIBxAF\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAgQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eVariations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"W4TX6e\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAoQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSpecies \u0026amp; 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