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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.

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