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L-239 Blue Panaque Pleco

Baryancistrus beggini

L-239 Blue Panaque Pleco (Baryancistrus beggini) aquarium profile: minimum 30 gallon tank, 4 inch adult size, 78-84°F temperature range, and moderate care. Can usually be planned as a single specimen or small group depending on temperament.

Community leaningModerate care
L-239 Blue Panaque Pleco aquarium fish
30 galMinimum tank
4 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
78-84°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
6-7.5
GH
2-12 dGH
KH
1-8 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
2/5

Diet and Care

Diet
omnivore/algae grazer
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.

live or fresh foodneeds review
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