Fish Species
L239 Blue Panaque Pleco
Baryancistrus beggini
About
The L239 Blue Panaque Pleco (Baryancistrus beggini) is a compact loricariid from the Orinoco region with a dark blue-grey appearance. Despite the common name 'Blue Panaque', it belongs to Baryancistrus, not Panaque. It grazes algae and biofilm, appreciates strong oxygenation and clean water, and should be provided with rockwork and caves; males can be territorial with other bottom-dwellers.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Baryancistrus beggini
Origin Region
South America
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Herbivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
15 cm | 5.9 in
Water Requirements
South American RiversTemperature
24–29°C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH Hardness
4–10dGH
KH Alkalinity
3–6dKH
Min Tank Size
120L