Panaque Nigrolineatus ( Royal Pelco) (L190)
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Royal Plecos are an incredibly unique freshwater fish that will draw attention in any tank.
Common name:Â Royal Plecostomus, Royal Panaque, Royal Catfish, L190
Scientific name:Â Â Panaque Nigrolineatus, Chaetostomus Nigrolineatus
Description
Panaque nigrolineatus, the royal panaque, royal plec, or royal pleco, is an herbivorous freshwater armored catfish native to Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela where it occurs in the Orinoco and Amazon basins. It is known for being one of the few fish that digest wood. They can survive for a long period only on a wood diet.
| Scientific name: | Panaque Nigrolineatus, Chaetostomus Nigrolineatus |
| Common names: | Royal Plecostomus, Royal Panaque, Royal Catfish, L190 |
| Place of Origin | Columbia, Venezuela, and Brazil, South America |
| Size: | 17 inches / 43 cm |
| Life expectancy: | 10 years |
| Color: | gray and black |
| Diet: | natural herbivore |
| Temperament: | very territorial with their species |
| MiniMinimum tank size: | 120 gallons |
| Temperature: | Between 72°F and 78°F |
| pH: | 6.6-7.5 |
| Hardness: | 5 to 10 dKH |
| Care level: | Easy |
| Breeding: | Egg layer |
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