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Panaqolus sp. L397

L397 Alenquer Tiger Pleco

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L397 Alenquer Tiger Plecos are small wood-grazing Panaqolus with warm orange-brown and dark banding. Each unit is one 3.2-4 cm juvenile fish. Keep them in a 25 gal mature driftwood aquarium at 75-82 F and pH 6.0-7.5; feed wood, biofilm, vegetable-forward sinking foods, and occasional protein.

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Scientific namePanaqolus sp. L397
Common nameL397 Alenquer Tiger Pleco
Max size4-5 in
Temperature75-82 F
pH6.0-7.5
HardnessSoft to moderately hard
DietWood, biofilm, vegetable-forward sinking foods, and occasional protein
AggressivenessPeaceful wood grazer; cave territorial with similar plecos
RegionBrazilian Amazon tributaries
Minimum tank25 gal mature driftwood aquarium
Care skillIntermediate

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Keep Panaqolus in a mature, oxygen-rich aquarium with driftwood available at all times, tight caves, shaded cover, and low nitrate. Feed vegetable-forward sinking foods and gel foods with occasional protein, and expect substantial wood-fiber waste that requires dependable filtration.

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CategoryCatfish & Bottom Dwellers / Plecos & Loricariids
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SourceFirst Principles Breeder
Packagesmall-live-box, up to 6 fish per package
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