Description
Tigrinus Pleco (L257) – Striking Stripes, Rare Elegance
The Tigrinus Pleco (L257) is a stunning and rare pleco species prized for its bold, tiger-like striping across a dark, streamlined body. Its elegant black-and-white or yellowish bands give it a dramatic, high-contrast look, making it a standout centerpiece in any aquarium. This species is often sought after by advanced hobbyists due to its beauty and exclusivity.
Originating from fast-flowing tributaries of the Amazon River in Brazil, the Tigrinus Pleco thrives in oxygen-rich, well-filtered aquariums with strong current and plenty of hiding spots such as driftwood, rock caves, and shaded areas. It’s peaceful by nature but can be territorial toward similar plecos in confined spaces.
Key Features:
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L-number: L257
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Common Name: Tigrinus Pleco
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Coloration: Dark body with striking light vertical stripes (black and cream or yellow)
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Temperament: Peaceful but may show mild territorial behavior
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Size: Grows up to 4 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 60 gallons with high filtration, good flow, and hiding places
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Diet: Omnivorous—enjoys a mix of meaty foods (bloodworms, carnivore pellets) and occasional plant matter
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Compatibility: Ideal for peaceful communities; avoid housing with aggressive or overly territorial bottom dwellers
The Tigrinus Pleco (L257) is a show-stopping, exotic addition that brings movement and bold patterning to well-maintained aquariums. Its rare beauty and gentle temperament make it a prized specimen for serious pleco enthusiasts.
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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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.
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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