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.

Recent forum topics

male or female? by Blackcat on Wed May 22, 2013 02:57 in Male Or Female......You Decide!, viewed 49 times and has 1 reply. Grettings by TwoTankAmin on Tue May 21, 2013 09:14 in The Lounge, viewed 30 times and has 1 reply. A Guide On How to Build Slate Caves by GeorgeG on Sun May 19, 2013 18:28 in DIY Corner, viewed 6875 times and has 6 replies. Lukan's Zebra Biotope by Owenodin on Fri May 17, 2013 13:39 in Tank Set-Up's, viewed 713 times and has 2 replies. 3rd Spawn by UKCHRIS on Fri May 17, 2013 12:03 in Spawning, viewed 32 times and has 0 replies. Forgotten password by KrisA on Sun May 12, 2013 07:27 in Helpdesk, viewed 37 times and has 1 reply. 2nd Spawn by KrisA on Sun May 12, 2013 07:24 in Spawning, viewed 84 times and has 5 replies. Rio Xingu Video by Blackcat on Wed May 08, 2013 07:00 in General Care and Breeding, viewed 97 times and has 0 replies. Zebra tank set up help. by TwoTankAmin on Thu May 02, 2013 10:19 in Tank Set-Up's, viewed 233 times and has 2 replies. First and secound spawn by Balken89 on Thu May 02, 2013 06:34 in Spawning, viewed 148 times and has 2 replies. male or female?? by Blackcat on Wed May 01, 2013 02:38 in Male Or Female......You Decide!, viewed 198 times and has 4 replies. L046 Black vs White by Blackcat on Wed May 01, 2013 02:12 in Fishy Photos, viewed 279 times and has 1 reply. I think im done by Balken89 on Mon Apr 29, 2013 10:42 in Tank Set-Up's, viewed 742 times and has 8 replies. My tank by Balken89 on Mon Apr 29, 2013 10:03 in Tank Set-Up's, viewed 426 times and has 3 replies. Hello everyone, could anyone identify a female amongst these by Blackcat on Mon Apr 29, 2013 03:31 in General Fish Chat, viewed 211 times and has 1 reply. Male or female? by Blackcat on Mon Apr 29, 2013 03:21 in General Fish Chat, viewed 234 times and has 2 replies. Is this fighting or courting? by Blackcat on Mon Apr 29, 2013 03:08 in Spawning, viewed 186 times and has 3 replies. Trapping in different caves by Blackcat on Mon Apr 29, 2013 02:55 in General Care and Breeding, viewed 87 times and has 1 reply. Zebra newbie from New Zealand by bullyz046 on Sun Apr 28, 2013 03:06 in Introduce Yourself, viewed 78 times and has 0 replies. pictures of a few of my spawns by planted90 on Fri Apr 26, 2013 09:47 in Fishy Photos, viewed 289 times and has 8 replies. 4 spawn in 6 months trapping tonight !!! by UKCHRIS on Wed Apr 24, 2013 23:37 in General Fish Chat, viewed 254 times and has 7 replies. Hello by TwoTankAmin on Sun Apr 21, 2013 11:51 in Introduce Yourself, viewed 95 times and has 1 reply. I'm a Fool for April by Stevie.K on Sat Apr 20, 2013 00:12 in General Care and Breeding, viewed 239 times and has 3 replies. pleco question by Bugsy on Thu Apr 18, 2013 16:30 in General Fish Chat, viewed 382 times and has 3 replies. juvies fighting like mad :( by craigzeb on Thu Apr 18, 2013 14:29 in General Fish Chat, viewed 195 times and has 3 replies. New member here!! by TwoTankAmin on Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:55 in Introduce Yourself, viewed 154 times and has 1 reply. 1st Spawn by craigzeb on Sat Apr 13, 2013 12:20 in Spawning, viewed 141 times and has 1 reply. Anyone here can help to ID this hypan L number? by craigzeb on Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:47 in General Fish Chat, viewed 283 times and has 4 replies. Spawning and Meds by Blackcat on Wed Apr 10, 2013 05:42 in Spawning, viewed 319 times and has 4 replies. Hurricane Sandy- 10 Days without Power by wu19 on Sun Apr 07, 2013 13:46 in General Care and Breeding, viewed 478 times and has 4 replies. Zebra Pleco L046 Dad in cave with fry by duonri on Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:56 in General Care and Breeding, viewed 209 times and has 0 replies. Keeping Zebras without Breeding. by Blackcat on Tue Apr 02, 2013 08:35 in General Care and Breeding, viewed 721 times and has 2 replies.