Royal Pleco - Panaque nigrolineatus - Juvenile

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SKU: 217524
Manufacturer: That Fish Place
MPN: F90 0022 0959

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The Royal Pleco (Panaque nigrolineatus) is one popular pleco sought after by hobbyists. Their pronounced forehead and striking patterns make them a striking addition to any aquarium. The color is normally a dark green with various types of black lines and/or spots running along their body in a horizontal fashion. The markings vary between individual specimens. Eye color will also vary from a dark orange to a vibrant red. The Royal Pleco is almost exclusively herbivorous, feeding mostly on plant matter, but some meaty foods can be given as a supplement. As with other Panaque plecos, they also eat wood as part of their diet and driftwood or bogwood should be provided as part of the aquarium decor.

The fish commonly known as "plecos" come from the family Loricariidae, also known as the "armored catfish". They include fish from the genera Ancistrus, Baryancistrus, Chaetostoma, Hypostomus, Leporacanthicus, Panaque, Peckoltia, Pseudancistrus and many others. They are known to many as "suckerfish" due to the shape of their body and mouth and are often sold as algae-eaters even though many of them eat little algae. In addition to the two-part scientific names used for all living things, plecos also have their own naming system that identifies them by "L-number" or "LDA-number". Though this is not an "official" naming method, it is popular among hobbyists and collectors.

Plecos are generally flattened with a large, round head and skinnier body. The body is covered by hard plates and many have strong spines in their fins and even along the body. The mouths are on the underside of the fish and are used to rasp food from hard surfaces and to help the pleco maintain its position in the water flow.

Plecos are commonly purchased by new and experienced aquarists alike as algae-eaters; most plecos do not eat algae or need other foods in their diet as well. The genera Ancistrus, Peckoltia and Otocinclus are a few common, smaller plecos that will help control algae without eating live plants. Many others are omnivores (eat both plant matter and meaty foods), carnivores (primarily eat meaty foods) or scavengers (eat whatever they can find). Some plecos, notably those from the Panaque genus, even eat wood as part of their diet and wood should be provided as part of the aquarium decor.

Many plecos also get very large and their size as well as their waste production make them unsuitable for small aquariums. The very common Trinidad Pleco/Common Pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus) grows close to two feet in length. As with any other tank residents, choose plecos carefully with respect to their size, behavior and diet.

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Specifications
MPN
F90 0022 0959
Manufacturer
That Fish Place
Common NameRoyal Pleco - Small
Scientific NamePanaque nigrolineatus
OriginSouth America
Max Size (in inches)13.5
Community SafeYes, with caution
pH Range6.5-7.5
DietOmnivore (equal plants and meat), wood
Min Tank Size (in gallons)120
Temperature Range72-80
DifficultyModerate
Internal Id
24057

State Restrictions
Alaska
Armed Forces Americas
Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
California
Hawaii
Puerto Rico

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