Species profile
L-191 Dull-eyed Royal Pleco
Panaque sp. (L191)L-191 Dull-eyed Royal Pleco (Panaque sp. (L191)) is a solo centerpiece fish for a cycled 100+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 10 inches as an adult, 73-82°F water, pH 6-7.6, and moderate care. Keep only one per tank, and choose tankmates with matching water needs and low aggression.
FlashyModerate care
100 galMinimum tank
10 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
73-82°FTemperature
Water Range
- pH
- 6-7.6
- GH
- 2-15 dGH
- KH
- 1-10 dKH
Behavior
- Temperament
- Moderate
- Fin nipping
- 1/5
- Territory
- 3/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- xylivore/omnivore
- Diet difficulty
- 3/5
- Care difficulty
- 3/5
Planning Notes
Moderate care needs; may require mature grazing surfaces or supplemental fresh/frozen foods.
This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.
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