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L144 Blue Eye Lemon Pleco (Short Fin) | Tank Bred | Premium Shrimp UK
L144 Blue Eye Lemon Pleco (Short Fin) | Tank Bred | Premium Shrimp UK
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L144 Blue Eye Lemon Pleco (Short Fin)
The L144 Blue Eye Lemon Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) is one of the most popular and highly sought-after Bristlenose Plecos in the aquarium hobby.
Renowned for its stunning bright yellow body, striking blue eyes and peaceful temperament, the L144 makes an exceptional addition to planted aquariums and community fish tanks.
The fish offered are healthy, tank-bred specimens, carefully raised in our own fish room under excellent water conditions.
Strong, active and well-established, they are ideal for both beginner and experienced aquarists looking to add a beautiful algae-eating pleco to their aquarium.
At Premium Shrimp UK, every L144 Blue Eye Lemon Pleco is carefully selected before dispatch to ensure you receive healthy, active fish in excellent condition.
Why Choose Our L144 Blue Eye Lemon Plecos?
- Healthy tank-bred specimens
- Bright yellow colouration with beautiful blue eyes
- Peaceful and easy to care for
- Excellent natural algae grazers
- Perfect for planted aquariums
- Suitable for community aquariums
- Ideal for breeding projects
- Professionally packed for safe UK delivery
Natural Behaviour
L144 Blue Eye Lemon Plecos are peaceful bottom-dwelling fish that spend much of their day grazing on algae, biofilm and leftover foods throughout the aquarium.
They appreciate caves, driftwood and shaded areas where they can rest during the day while becoming more active in the evening.
Their calm nature makes them excellent companions for a wide variety of freshwater fish.
Aquarium Requirements
For the best long-term health, we recommend:
- Aquarium Size: 80 litres or larger
- Temperature: 24–28°C
- pH: 6.5–7.8
- Water: Soft to moderately hard
- Excellent filtration
- Regular water changes
- Plenty of driftwood and hiding places
Natural driftwood is highly recommended as it supports healthy digestion and encourages natural behaviour.
Feeding
L144 Blue Eye Lemon Plecos are omnivores and thrive on a varied diet including:
- High-quality algae wafers
- Pleco sinking wafers
- Spirulina foods
- Courgette (zucchini)
- Cucumber
- Green beans
- Peas
- Pumpkin
- Sweet potato
- Frozen bloodworm
- Frozen brine shrimp
- Protein-rich foods
A varied diet helps maintain excellent health, vibrant colouration and breeding condition.
Breeding
L144 Blue Eye Lemon Plecos are among the easiest plecos to breed in captivity.
When provided with suitable caves, excellent water quality and a nutritious diet, mature pairs will regularly spawn.
The male guards and fans the eggs until they hatch, making them fascinating fish to observe.
Their relatively easy breeding behaviour makes them an excellent choice for aquarists interested in breeding plecos.
Tank Mates
L144 Blue Eye Lemon Plecos are peaceful and suitable with many community fish, including:
- Corydoras
- Tetras
- Rasboras
- Rainbowfish
- Gouramis
- Angelfish
- Peaceful dwarf cichlids
- Freshwater shrimp
- Other peaceful plecos
Avoid aggressive or very large species.
Why Buy From Premium Shrimp UK?
Premium Shrimp UK specialises in high-quality freshwater shrimp, Corydoras, plecos and other carefully selected aquarium livestock.
Every fish is individually inspected before dispatch and packed using professional methods developed through years of experience shipping live aquatic animals throughout the UK.
Our goal is simple:
Healthy livestock, secure packaging and excellent customer service.
