The L15 Candy Stripe Pleco (Peckoltia vittata) is a medium‑small Loricariid prized for its bold cream‑and‑black striping that gives it a striking “candy cane” appearance. In the home aquarium, it is generally peaceful and shy, spending much of its time hiding in caves during the day and becoming more active after lights out, where it may show mild territorial behavior toward other plecos. This species appreciates strong filtration, hiding places, and a mixed diet of algae wafers and meaty foods. In nature, Peckoltia vittata is native to the Rio Tocantins and Araguaia river systems in Brazil, where it inhabits warm, well‑oxygenated waters with rocky substrates and driftwood.