L007 Vampire Plec

The L007 Vampire Pleco, also known as the Black Fin Leopard Pleco, is a beautifully patterned species from the Rio Tocantins in Brazil. With its dark body and bright, leopard?style spotting, it’s a standout choice for aquascapes and soft?water community tanks. This species stays a manageable size and is known for being peaceful, hardy, and full of character.

? Key Features
• Dark body with bold, leopard?like spotting
• Peaceful and community?friendly
• Grows to around 12–14 cm
• Ideal for soft?water, wood?rich aquariums
• Hardy once settled
• Great for planted tanks and blackwater setups

Care Requirements
Water Parameters
• Temperature: 25–29°C
• pH: 6.0–7.2
• Hardness: Soft to medium
• Minimum tank size: 120 litres
Diet
• Primarily wood?grazing omnivore
• Provide:
• Sinking wood?based wafers
• Repashy (Soilent Green / Morning Wood)
• Frozen foods (brine shrimp, mysis)
• Fresh veg (courgette, cucumber)
• Needs driftwood in the tank for digestion
Behaviour
• Peaceful bottom?dweller
• Enjoys caves, wood, and shaded areas• Best kept singly unless the tank is large with multiple hides

 Why We Picked Them
The L007 is one of those plecos that looks even better in person — the contrast between the dark fins and bright spotting is stunning under aquarium lighting. They’re peaceful, hardy, and full of personality, making them a brilliant choice for both beginners and collectors.