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Common Name: King Tiger Pleco
Scientific Name: Hypancistrus sp. L333
Origin: Rio Xingu, Brazil
Adult Size: ~5–6 inches (13–15 cm)
Lifespan: 10–15 years
Temperament: Peaceful but territorial with its own kind
Temperature: 78–86 °F (26–30 °C)
pH: 6.5–7.5
Hardness: Soft to moderate
Flow: Moderate to strong, well-oxygenated
Tank Size: Minimum 30–40 gallons
Provide multiple caves, rocks, and driftwood for hiding
Use fine substrate or smooth gravel
Keep water clean and stable with strong filtration
Dim lighting preferred — more active at night
Omnivorous (meaty preference)
Feed sinking carnivore pellets, bloodworms, brine shrimp
Supplement occasionally with vegetables (zucchini, cucumber)
Not a significant algae eater
Generally peaceful, good in community tanks
Avoid housing with aggressive bottom dwellers or other plecos
Territorial males — provide plenty of caves if keeping multiples
Cave spawner — male guards eggs
Best with 1 male per 2–3 females
Trigger with warm, clean, oxygen-rich water and good flow
Fry feed on baby brine shrimp and crushed sinking foods
Maintain excellent water quality; sensitive to poor conditions
Needs high oxygen levels and good current
Not suitable as a “cleanup” pleco — feed intentionally
Common Name: King Tiger Pleco
Scientific Name: Hypancistrus sp. L333
Origin: Rio Xingu, Brazil
Adult Size: ~5–6 inches (13–15 cm)
Lifespan: 10–15 years
Temperament: Peaceful but territorial with its own kind
Temperature: 78–86 °F (26–30 °C)
pH: 6.5–7.5
Hardness: Soft to moderate
Flow: Moderate to strong, well-oxygenated
Tank Size: Minimum 30–40 gallons
Provide multiple caves, rocks, and driftwood for hiding
Use fine substrate or smooth gravel
Keep water clean and stable with strong filtration
Dim lighting preferred — more active at night
Omnivorous (meaty preference)
Feed sinking carnivore pellets, bloodworms, brine shrimp
Supplement occasionally with vegetables (zucchini, cucumber)
Not a significant algae eater
Generally peaceful, good in community tanks
Avoid housing with aggressive bottom dwellers or other plecos
Territorial males — provide plenty of caves if keeping multiples
Cave spawner — male guards eggs
Best with 1 male per 2–3 females
Trigger with warm, clean, oxygen-rich water and good flow
Fry feed on baby brine shrimp and crushed sinking foods
Maintain excellent water quality; sensitive to poor conditions
Needs high oxygen levels and good current
Not suitable as a “cleanup” pleco — feed intentionally