{"product_id":"l183-starlight-bushynose-pleco-ancistrus-dolichopterus","title":"L183 Starlight Bushynose Pleco","description":"\u003ch2\u003eL183 Starlight Bushynose Pleco (\u003cem\u003eAncistrus dolichopterus\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your aquarium with the \u003cstrong\u003eL183 Starlight Bushynose Pleco\u003c\/strong\u003e, a stunning and rare freshwater species prized for its unique white-rimmed fins and striking star-like speckles. 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