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Flash Pleco L204 Panaqolus albivermis

Panaqolus albivermis

Origin: Peru

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Water Parameters

Temperature2428 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH68
49
GH (Hardness)215 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)110 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH

Quick Stats

Max Size
12 cm
Min Tank
100 L
Lifespan
12
Swimming Level
bottom
Schooling
No
Diet
herbivore
Temperament
Peaceful; mild competition for caves.

About

Panaqolus albivermis — the L204 or flash pleco — has a bold pattern of contrasting black and white horizontal stripes across the entire body. It is a wood-eating pleco that rasps on driftwood as a dietary component and source of cellulose. Driftwood is essential in the aquarium. It is a true herbivore/detritivore unlike Hypancistrus. Tank-bred specimens are increasingly available and hardier than wild-caught imports.

Care Guide

pH 6.0–8.0. DRIFTWOOD essential (rasps wood). 100+ L. Feed: algae wafers, zucchini, blanched vegetables, dried wood. Very forgiving of water conditions.

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