Royal Pleco – Panaque nigrolineatus – Juvenile

The Royal Pleco (Panaque nigrolineatus) is one popular pleco sought after by hobbyists. Their pronounced forehead and striking patterns make them a striking addition to any aquarium. The color is normally a dark green with various types of black lines and/or spots running along their body in a horizontal fashion. The markings vary between individual specimens. Eye color will also vary from a dark orange to a vibrant red. The Royal Pleco is almost exclusively herbivorous, feeding mostly on plant matter, but some meaty foods can be given as a supplement. As with other Panaque plecos, they also eat wood as part of their diet and driftwood or bogwood should be provided as part of the aquarium decor.

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