Flash Pleco (Panaqolus albivermis)
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Flash Pleco
Flash Pleco
Panaqolus albivermis
57 Litres (15 US G.)
10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 8.4
26 -30 °C (78.8-86°F)
3-15 °d
1:1 M:F
8-12 years
Family
Loricariidae
Contents
Additional names
- Flash Pleco, L204
Additional scientific names
- Panaque sp "L204"
Origin
- South America: Peru, Rio Alejandro.
Sexing
- Can't be sexed easily when juvenile, but when it begins to mature males develop odontodes on their backs. Females are much more rounded and stockier than more slender males.
Tank compatibility
- A peaceful Pleco as long as you are not another Pleco. They are sociable as juveniles but will become territorial as they mature. Keep with similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Diet
- Mainly vegetarian. In the aquarium it will eat many prepared vegetables/ algae wafers etc. Also requires wood in it's diet. Animal protein should only be given as a treat, not as a staple diet.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics
- Requires a spacious and well filtered tank combined with plenty of hiding places. Prefers a sand or fine gravel substrate (be careful with sand as it can get kicked up into the filter mechanism) with bogwood décor.
Behaviour
- Mostly active at night with aquarium lights off.
Identification
- An attractive Pleco, it has a brown body with an elongated caudal fin. The body has slender diagonal golden bands across it, as do the fins. This attractive colouration does fade as the fish ages.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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- Planet Catfish
- Planet Catfish - Catfish of the Month, December 2005
- World of Catfish
