{"product_id":"l137-blue-eye-red-fin-pleco","title":"L137 Blue Eye Red Fin Pleco","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL137 Blue Eye Red Fin Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stunning and unique pleco that will make a standout addition to your aquarium!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL137 Blue Eye Red Fin Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautiful and highly sought-after freshwater catfish, admired for its striking blue eyes, reddish-orange fins, and distinctive body colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis impressive pleco is a fantastic choice for aquarists looking for something a little different. With its bold appearance and fascinating bottom-dwelling behaviour, the L137 is sure to become a highlight of your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHypostomus soniae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e L137 Blue Eye Red Fin Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e South America, Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 25–30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful, but can be territorial towards other bottom-dwelling fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–29°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe L137 Blue Eye Red Fin Pleco thrives in a well-maintained aquarium with good filtration, plenty of oxygen, and moderate water movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide plenty of hiding places using driftwood, rocks, and caves to help your pleco feel secure. 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Its beautiful contrasting colours, eye-catching fins, and unique personality make it a fantastic addition to a suitable freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable from Top Fin Aquatics – your home for quality freshwater fish and aquarium supplies across New Zealand!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: Fish colouration and appearance may vary depending on age, size, environment, and individual fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Fin Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67942138249290,"sku":null,"price":219.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/4436\/3338\/files\/L137blueeyeredfinpleco.jpg?v=1794299146","url":"https:\/\/www.topfinaquatics.co.nz\/products\/l137-blue-eye-red-fin-pleco","provider":"Top Fin Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}