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The L190 RoyalPleco is a highly sought-after species due to its size and unique pattern varieties.

TheL190 RoyalPleco (Panaque nigrolineatus) is aclassic suckermouth catfish species that is native to the Rio Orinocoin Colombia and Venezuela. It is a popular pleco species for the larger aquarium due to the striking patterns and unique head size. It inhabitsfast flowing, oxygen rich waterways and is often an excellent scavenger and bottom feeder in large displays. This pleco can be housed with a wide array of tankmates including community fish, as well as semi-aggressive cichlids.

A robust filtration system is required for the L190Royal Pleco as they grow very large and produce a considerable amount of waste. Like all Panaque species, theRoyal Pleco is a wood eater and will require driftwood be in the tank to munch on.This species can be somewhat territorial with conspecifics, but is peaceful otherwise.

The L190Royal Pleco is primarily nocturnal, but will often become active during daytime hours once established in an aquarium with plenty of driftwood, rockwork, and other hiding places. While it can survive solely on driftwood, the Watermelon Pleco appreciates the occasional vegetable supplementation. Peas, Cucumber, Zucchini, Peppers, etc. are all great choices to feed.

What We Like About This Fish:

• A unique andhardy addition to the large aquarium.
• Unique appearance as well as plenty of personality.
• Exceptional markings
• Can survive solely on a driftwood diet.

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:

• Temperature: 71 – 86 F (22 – 30 C)
• pH: 5.5 – 7.5 (somewhat flexible as long as sudden changes are avoided)
• KH: 0 – 30 dKH
• Minimum tank size: 120+ gallons for a full grown adult

CARE GUIDELINES:

• Diet: Herbivorous, requires driftwood to graze on.
• Social behavior: Generally solitary and somewhat territoral with other nocturnal bottom-dwellers
• Origin:Rio Orinoco, Colombia
• Average adult size: 16- 18 inches (40.6 – 45.7 cm)
• Average purchase size: 2.0 – 2.5 inches (5.1 – 6.4 cm)
  

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