Royal Panaque
NameRoyal Panaque
Scientific NamePanaque nigrolineatus
Common NamesRoyal Panaque, Royal Pleco, Gold Line Royal Pleco, L190
FamilyLoricariidae
OriginSouth America, Orinoco River Basin, Venezuela, Colombia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietherbivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)17
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)74-82
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarge Tetras, Angelfish, Discus, Severums, Geophagus, Other large, peaceful to semi-aggressive cichlids
Description
The Royal Panaque is a large, striking pleco known for its distinctive black and gold or green stripes. It is primarily xylophagous, meaning it requires driftwood in its diet, which it scrapes with its specialized teeth. Due to its potential size and waste production, it requires a spacious and well-filtered aquarium.
