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Tim's Tropicals Royal Pleco

Royal Pleco Information

Royal Pleco Panaque lineatus L027 Royal Pleco Panaque lineatus L027

The Royal Pleco originates from the Rio Xingu in Brazil.  It  is known to be aggressive to other Royals.  The eye is orange or red.  The Royal eats vegetable matter and thrives on bogwood.  It is not a good algae-eater.  

 Scientific Name:   Panaque lineatus L027
 Family:   Catfish
 Temperature:   24 - 29 C; 75 - 84 F
 pH   5.6 - 7.0
 Size:    40 cm; 16 inches
 Life Span:    ?
 Breeding:    Difficult, Egg Layer

Tropical Fish Compatibility:


Angelfish,  Discus, Plecos

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