Species Profile
Royal Pleco
Panaque nigrolineatus
Plecossemi-aggressive
Adult size
17″
Minimum tank
125 gal
Temperature
73–82°F
pH
6.5–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
bottom
Diet
Driftwood, veggies, algae wafers
Notes
Striking grey with thin black stripes and red eyes. Wood-eater — must have real driftwood in the tank.
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