L056 Chubby Pleco Aroids and leaf litter to create

and leaf litter to create microhabitats and shaded retreats

Ideal for quarantine setups

and arboreal–terrestrial versatility

With built-in reflector

calm temperament

L056 Chubby Pleco Aroids and leaf litter to createParancistrus aurantiacus is a very unique pleco from Peru. They are named for their very wide and flat body proportions, making them appear "chubby" from above. Interestingly, this pleco has the ability to change colour from slate grey to bright yellow, and can even display patchwork 'calico' colours between the two extremes. It is not known what causes them to change colour, and apparently it does not often occur in home aquaria once the fish have