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Royal Pleco

Panaque nigrolineatus complex

Royal Pleco (Panaque nigrolineatus complex) aquarium profile: minimum 125 gallon tank, 17 inch adult size, 73-82°F temperature range, and moderate care. Can usually be planned as a single specimen or small group depending on temperament.

FlashyModerate care
Royal Pleco aquarium fish
125 galMinimum tank
17 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.

live or fresh foodwood grazerlarge adult sizehigh bioloadneeds review
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