Royal Pleco (Panaque) Panaque nigrolineatus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Panaque nigrolineatus
Origin region
South America
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
40.00
Minimum tank (L)
350
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Herbivore (wood)
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
6.40–7.60
GH (dGH)
2.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
South America
Feeding
Herbivore (wood)
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Cave spawner; large fish.
Notes
Needs lots of wood; strong filtration.