Tapajos Royal Pleco (Panaque armbrusteri)
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Tapajos Royal Pleco
Panaque armbrusteri
246 Litres (65 US G.)
30.5-39.9cm (12-15.7 ")
Freshwater
6.4 - 7.2
23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
5-12 years
Family
Loricariidae
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Additional names
- L027, LDA077, Thunder Royal Pleco
Origin[edit]
- South America: Tapajós River and its tributaries in Brazil.
Sexing[edit]
- Males have heavy odontal growth on pectoral fin and long interopercular spines.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Requires a spacious well filtered mature tank with good water flow. Plenty of caves are a must have for this fish.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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