L190 Royal Pleco (Panaque nigrolineatus)
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The L190 Royal Pleco is a highly sought-after species due to its size and unique pattern varieties.
The L190 Royal Pleco (Panaque nigrolineatus) is a classic suckermouth catfish species that is native to the Rio Orinoco in Colombia and Venezuela. It is a popular pleco species for the larger aquarium due to the striking patterns and unique head size. It inhabits fast flowing, oxygen rich waterways and is often an excellent scavenger and bottom feeder in large displays. This pleco can be housed with a wide array of tankmates including community fish, as well as semi-aggressive cichlids.
A robust filtration system is required for the L190 Royal Pleco as they grow very large and produce a considerable amount of waste. Like all Panaque species, the Royal Pleco is a wood eater and will require driftwood be in the tank to munch on. This species can be somewhat territorial with conspecifics, but is peaceful otherwise.
What We Like About This Fish:
- A unique and hardy addition to the large aquarium.
- Unique appearance as well as plenty of personality.
- Exceptional markings
- Can survive solely on a driftwood diet.
- Temperature: 71° - 86° F (22° - 30° C)
- pH: 5.5 - 7.5 (somewhat flexible as long as sudden changes are avoided)
- KH: 0 - 30 dKH
- Minimum tank size: 120+ gallons for a full grown adult
- Diet: Herbivorous, requires driftwood to graze on.
- Social behavior: Generally solitary and somewhat territoral with other nocturnal bottom-dwellers
- Origin: Rio Orinoco, Colombia
- Average adult size: 16- 18 inches (40.6 - 45.7 cm)
- Average purchase size: 2.0 - 2.5 inches (5.1 - 6.4 cm)
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