Royal Pleco Panaque nigrolineatus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Panaque nigrolineatus
Origin region
South America (Orinoco, Amazon)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
33.00
Minimum tank (L)
300
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Herbivore (wood eater)
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–30.0
pH
6.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
4.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
South America (Orinoco, Amazon)
Feeding
Herbivore (wood eater)
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Rarely bred in aquaria. Needs large tanks with wood structures.
Notes
Striking striped body. Requires driftwood in diet, as it grazes and digests wood fibres.