Welcome to the Online Home of the Zebra Pleco, L046

This site is designed to be a resource of information on the husbandry and breeding of the Zebra Pleco, Hypancistrus zebra. We're here to assist, support and inform breeding efforts of this species anywhere in the world. Over recent years the Zebra Pleco, L046, has become one of the internets most discussed fish species. Increasing industrial and environmental pressure are placed upon its small natural habitat. Its future is anything but secure.

Aug 08, 00:52 Hi I'm new from wales by juliet in Introduce Yourself. 16814 views and 19 replies
Feb 09, 08:43 The lost and found by Jools in The Lounge. 5951 views and 0 replies
Dec 29, 06:26 Bloated or normal ?? Also gender any idea ?? by Conrad9595 in Help !!. 5959 views and 0 replies
Dec 14, 11:43 A Good starting point for Zebra Pleco's ? by Hsiaotsu in General Fish Chat. 9078 views and 7 replies
Nov 28, 06:41 We need your help guys and girls ;) by Jools in The Lounge. 14456 views and 10 replies
Aug 16, 05:53 Was sold a Female did I get a Male? by fishingurbanontario in Male Or Female......You Decide!. 7244 views and 0 replies
Aug 16, 05:42 I just don't know what I am doing wrong! PLS Help by fishingurbanontario in Help !!. 3066 views and 1 reply
Aug 15, 21:50 Hi im 23 from Canada by fishingurbanontario in Introduce Yourself. 4556 views and 0 replies
Aug 08, 03:35 Hi I’m Ax from Manila (South) and looking for zebra plecos in the area by curiousaboutplecos in Introduce Yourself. 4878 views and 0 replies
Aug 01, 10:25 Hello guys by TwoTankAmin in Introduce Yourself. 2818 views and 1 reply
Aug 01, 05:42 Forum upgrade August 2022 by Jools in Site Announcements. 7586 views and 0 replies
Jul 29, 03:23 Pink growth!! by Conrad9595 in Help !!. 3832 views and 3 replies
Jul 24, 03:33 My Zebra's by RogerEye1253 in Fishy Photos. 12869 views and 5 replies
Jul 10, 11:27 cleanup crew for l046 or l333 only tank by TwoTankAmin in Tank Set-Up's. 5039 views and 1 reply
Jul 10, 11:24 the new guy by TwoTankAmin in Introduce Yourself. 2721 views and 1 reply
Jul 10, 11:12 Advice on new zebra pleco by TwoTankAmin in Introduce Yourself. 2811 views and 1 reply
Feb 23, 15:04 6m 2F? by Chewneg in Fishy Photos. 5030 views and 0 replies
Sep 03, 22:49 My new tank setup for l46 by Narmi in Tank Set-Up's. 6078 views and 0 replies
Aug 27, 13:04 Fading zebra why? by Hsiaotsu in General Care and Breeding. 15384 views and 8 replies
Aug 10, 01:47 ICH!!! by OliverSophia in Help !!. 53993 views and 36 replies
Jun 27, 11:53 L333 and L134 by TwoTankAmin in General Fish Chat. 18051 views and 3 replies
May 28, 10:20 ISO by Hsiaotsu in PRIVATE Sales and Wants. 9344 views and 0 replies
May 19, 23:41 Egg tumblers, anyone use them by Coen in Spawning. 10971 views and 6 replies
Apr 09, 23:47 Conservation and trade of Hypancistrus zebra by Jools in General Care and Breeding. 4949 views and 0 replies
Apr 02, 10:25 gender L46 by TwoTankAmin in General Care and Breeding. 5476 views and 3 replies
Apr 02, 10:17 L46 breeding corydoras pantanalensis by TwoTankAmin in General Care and Breeding. 4359 views and 1 reply
Mar 17, 06:19 Heyy all, 13 years and I am returning by TwoTankAmin in Introduce Yourself. 4933 views and 1 reply
Oct 15, 08:27 Im back! by Edlund in Introduce Yourself. 6591 views and 4 replies
Jun 28, 10:48 New Group for me. by TwoTankAmin in General Care and Breeding. 8926 views and 0 replies
Apr 27, 14:54 Tank Size by Jaycrict in Tank Set-Up's. 13704 views and 3 replies
Feb 23, 06:27 Forum upgrade Feb 2020 by Jools in Site Announcements. 13845 views and 0 replies
Oct 25, 23:12 Hello All, from Ohio.... by bigshawn in Introduce Yourself. 12750 views and 2 replies