Royal Pleco, L190 – Panaque nigrolineatus
Species name: Panaque nigrolineatus
Common name: Royal Pleco, L190
Family: Loricariidae
Order: Siluriformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 16 inches
Coloration: Not to colorful but usually a dull black or darker brown with whith or cream line running throughout from head to tail
Environment: Freshwater
Origin: South America, mostly along the Amazon Basins
Temperament: Mild. Can become territorial
Company: Easily kept with smaller fish that are non aggressive. Catfish of same size are not the best idea as the royal pleco will become aggressive and territorial. Once feeding and sze is establish they can be grouped with larger fish that are less aggressive.
Water parameters: pH 6.5-7.5, medium hard water and temperature of 72-84F
Aquarium setup: Driftwood should be a main part of the aquarium as well as caves for the pleco to hide during the day. They are known to uproot plants at will so heavily planted tanks may be avoided.
Feeding: Common algae diet and vegetables. Driftwood and algae wafers will consist of most of diet. They are nocturnal so night feeding is recommended. Peas, spinach, and wafers are most commonly fed.
Breeding: Very little to almost nothing documented on the breeding of royal plecos. Most are wild caught. Extremely hard to breed but some have achieved this great accomplishment. They are egglayers.
L190 Royal pleco - Picture by www.fishaliciousfish.blogspot.com
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