A cute beginner Panaqe, that won’t break the bank. Be sure to have plenty of driftwood for this guy as his main diet consists of driftwood and it’s biofilm. Supplement veggies while avoiding meaty foods.
Scientific Name: Panaqolus maccus
Origin: South America
Size Purchased: 1” -1.5”
Adult Size: 3.5”
Type: Catfish / Freshwater
Temperament: Peaceful but Territorial
Wild/Tank-Raised: Tank Raised
Temperature: 73F - 82F
pH: 6.8 - 7.6
Hardness: 10GH
Diet: Wood Eater
Recommended Tank Size: 20+ gallons