L091 Three Beacon Pleco

L091 THREE BEACON PLECO

Panaque sp. (L091)

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: South America – Amazon Basin

Adult Size: 10″ – 14″+

Temperament: Peaceful / Territorial (with other plecos)

Care Level: ⭐ Moderate

Tank Level: Bottom

🍽 DIET

Herbivore / Wood-eater

Accepts: Driftwood (essential), algae wafers, sinking pellets, vegetables (zucchini, cucumber)

✔ COMPATIBILITY

Generally peaceful with medium to large community fish. Best kept singly unless the tank is large with multiple hiding spots. Avoid mixing with other similar-sized plecos in tight spaces due to territorial behavior.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 6.0 – 7.5

Temperature: 75–82°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <40 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

Bold dark body with distinctive “three beacon” patterning — a rare and eye-catching large Panaque species.

📝 CARE NOTES

Requires driftwood in the aquarium for proper digestion and natural behavior. Needs strong filtration due to high waste production. Provide caves or hiding spots and maintain clean, well-oxygenated water. Best suited for spacious aquariums.

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