Description
Common name: Tiger Planaque Pleco, L-397
Latin name: Panaqolus sp. (L397)
Maximum size: 12cm
Water chemistry: pH: 6.5-7.5; Hardness: soft to slightly hard (dH: 5-12); Temperature: 24-30 C
Origin: Amazon, Lower Amazon.
Diet: Lnumber Plecos are vegetarian to omnivorous and require vegetable matter in their diet. Prefers meaty foods like shrimps, larvae or quality tablets. May even show interest in some vegetables. Will thrive on any good quality pellet and flake food such as New Life Spectrum or Hikari.
This genus feeds on wood, and should have several pieces. A medium sized pleco, with an attractive colour pattern, which can vary according to aquarium conditions or the fish’s mood. They can be fairly shy and will therefore need a suitable cave in which they hide. They generally inhabit areas of fast flowing waters.
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