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LDA-31 Mustard Spotted Pleco

LDA-31 Mustard Spotted Pleco

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Buy LDA-31 Mustard Spotted Pleco Online – Parancistrus sp.

Add rare beauty and natural algae control to your aquarium with the LDA-31 Mustard Spotted Pleco (Parancistrus sp.), a highly desirable Loricariid from South America. Known for its jet-black body covered in bright mustard-yellow spots, this species is both hardy and eye-catching, making it a favorite among pleco keepers and aquascapers alike. At RobsAquatics.com, you can order the Mustard Spotted Pleco online with fast and reliable live fish shipping across the U.S.

Appearance & Behavior

The Mustard Spotted Pleco grows to about 6–8 inches in adulthood, a manageable size for medium to large aquariums. Its bold contrast of golden-yellow spots against a dark black base creates a stunning visual effect under aquarium lighting. Like most plecos, it prefers to spend its time along the bottom and on driftwood, often hiding during the day and becoming more active at night.

Despite its armored appearance, the LDA-31 is a peaceful species that does well in community setups with other medium- to large-sized fish.

Care & Tank Requirements

  • Adult Size: 6–8 inches

  • Minimum Tank Size: 40–55 gallons

  • Temperament: Peaceful bottom-dweller

  • Diet: Omnivorous – enjoys sinking algae wafers, pleco sticks, blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber, spinach), and supplemental protein foods (bloodworms, shrimp, mussels)

  • Water Conditions:

    • Temperature: 76–82°F

    • pH: 6.0–7.5

    • Prefers soft to moderately hard water

Provide driftwood and rocky hiding spots to keep this pleco comfortable. Driftwood is especially beneficial as these plecos rasp on wood fibers in their natural habitat.

Why Order Mustard Spotted Pleco from Rob’s Aquatics?

  • Rare L-number pleco species: LDA-31 Parancistrus sp.

  • Stunning contrast of mustard-yellow spots on a black body

  • Ideal size for medium to large planted and community aquariums

  • Peaceful disposition makes it compatible with a wide range of tankmates

  • Backed by RobsAquatics.com’s live-arrival guarantee and expert fish care

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