Common Name:Royal Pleco

Scientific Name:Panaque nigrolineatus

Family:Loricariidae

Origin:South America

Diet:Herbivore

Temperament:Peaceful. Will become aggressive during feeding times.

Average Size:10-14 inches

Gender:No way to determine.

Perferred Water Conditions: pH 6.0-7.5 and temperatures of 72-80F.

Care:Relatively easy. will eat algae and if you can't provide algae you should feed them algae wafers and other sinking foods. Will up root plants. This species is mostly nocturnal so hiding places and driftwood are essential.

Author:BlueAmbist

Image Credit:BlueAmbist