Description
Blue Phantom Pleco (L128) – Shimmering Blue Elegance
The Blue Phantom Pleco (L128) is a striking and sought-after species known for its shimmering blue to bluish-green body speckled with light blue or white spots. This stunning coloration makes it a true gem among freshwater fish, especially under soft lighting that enhances its iridescent tones.
Originating from the fast-flowing rivers of Colombia and Venezuela, the L128 thrives in well-oxygenated aquariums with strong current, clean water, and plenty of hiding spaces such as caves, driftwood, and smooth rocks. It is peaceful by nature and does well in community tanks with other non-aggressive fish. This pleco is omnivorous, feeding on algae, sinking pellets, and occasional protein-rich treats.
Key Features:
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L-number: L128
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Common Name: Blue Phantom Pleco
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Coloration: Deep blue to turquoise body with scattered pale blue or white spots
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Temperament: Peaceful and shy
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Size: Reaches up to 6–7 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 40 gallons with high oxygen levels, strong water flow, and plenty of hiding places
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Diet: Omnivorous—algae wafers, sinking pellets, blanched vegetables, and occasional meaty foods
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Compatibility: Great for peaceful community setups; avoid aggressive or territorial tank mates
The Blue Phantom Pleco (L128) is a dazzling addition for aquarists seeking a calm, colorful bottom-dweller that brings a splash of iridescent beauty to their aquarium.
Click & Collect
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Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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