Description
L260 Queen Arabesque Pleco – Hypancistrus sp.
The L260 Queen Arabesque Pleco is a stunning, smaller species of Hypancistrus known for its intricate black-and-white maze-like patterning. Elegant, peaceful, and highly sought after by aquarists, this pleco adds a real touch of class to any community or specialist setup.
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Scientific Name – Hypancistrus sp. (L260)
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Common Name – Queen Arabesque Pleco
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Origin – Rio Tapajós, Brazil
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Appearance – Distinctive swirling black and white markings across the body and fins, with each individual showing a unique pattern.
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Size – Typically grows to around 3.5–4 inches (9–10cm).
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Temperament – Peaceful and shy; suitable for community tanks with calm tankmates.
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Diet – Omnivorous; enjoys a varied diet of sinking carnivore pellets, algae wafers, and frozen or live foods such as bloodworm and brineshrimp.
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Tank Setup – Provide soft sand or fine gravel substrate, plenty of caves, driftwood, and hiding spots. Prefers clean, well-oxygenated water with gentle to moderate flow.
Compact, beautifully patterned, and easy to care for, the L260 Queen Arabesque Pleco is a perfect choice for aquarists wanting a striking yet peaceful bottom dweller for their aquarium
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
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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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
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.
Pre-Order
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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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