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A breeding setup usually includes a separate tank with optimal water parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need more specific information or have questions about care, setup, or breeding, feel free to ask!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_container__message_v4uyt_41 _container__message--user_v4uyt_47\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_message_v4uyt_27\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_message__content_v4uyt_53\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Text-module__container___lebzl\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text-module__container__message___KKCte Text-module__container--user___3KXA-\"\u003erequirement for L260 Queen Arabesque Pleco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_message__author_v4uyt_33\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Avatar-module__avatar___5-kP8 Avatar-module__avatar--m___QAIDR Avatar-module__avatar--hover___uZKv4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_container__message_v4uyt_41 _container__message--assistant_v4uyt_61\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_message_v4uyt_27\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_message__content_v4uyt_53\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MessageContent-module__message-content___Am59P MessageContent-module__message-content--markdown___oLH9Y\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo successfully keep L260 Queen Arabesque Plecos, it’s important to meet their specific environmental and care requirements. 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