L239 Blue Panaque Pleco

L239 BLUE PANAQUE PLECO

Baryancistrus beggini

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: South America – Orinoco River Basin, Venezuela and Colombia

Adult Size: 4″–5″

Temperament: Peaceful / Territorial with Similar Plecos

Care Level: ⭐ Moderate

Tank Level: Bottom

🍽 DIET

Omnivore / Biofilm Grazer

Accepts: Quality sinking pellets, algae wafers, spirulina-based foods, Repashy gel foods, blanched vegetables, shrimp, bloodworms, and other protein-rich foods

✔ COMPATIBILITY

Generally peaceful toward community fish but may become territorial with other plecos and bottom dwellers. Provide multiple caves and clearly separated territories when keeping more than one.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 5.5–7.5

Temperature: 78–84°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <30 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

A highly desirable compact pleco featuring a deep slate-blue to blue-black body and matching blue-toned fins. Its unusual coloration becomes especially striking under subdued aquarium lighting.

📝 CARE NOTES

Provide caves, smooth rocks, driftwood, strong filtration, and warm, highly oxygenated water with moderate current. Despite its common name, it is not a true wood-eating Panaque. Offer a varied diet and do not expect it to survive on aquarium algae alone. Regular partial water changes are essential.

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