Panaqolus sp.
L403
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Quick facts
Difficulty5 of 6 measures
More bars, more demanding.
- Space
- large tank
- Water
- mild adjustment
- Temp
- unfussy
- Temperament
- unknown
- Social
- shoal
- Compatibility
- community tank
Not difficult to maintain under the correct conditions; we strongly recommend keeping it in a tank designed to simulate a flowing stream with a substrate of variably-sized rocks, sand, fine gravel, and some water-worn boulders. This can be further furnished with driftwood branches, terracotta pipes, plant pots, etc., arranged to form a network of nooks, crannies, and shaded spots, thus providing broken lines of sight.
Etymology
Panaqolus: a diminutive form of the generic name Panaque.
Distribution
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions of 120 ∗ 30 cm48 ∗ 12 in or equivalent should be the smallest considered.
Maintenance
Not difficult to maintain under the correct conditions; we strongly recommend keeping it in a tank designed to simulate a flowing stream with a substrate of variably-sized rocks, sand, fine gravel, and some water-worn boulders.
This can be further furnished with driftwood branches, terracotta pipes, plant pots, etc., arranged to form a network of nooks, crannies, and shaded spots, thus providing broken lines of sight.
Driftwood in particular is highly-recommended since this species feeds on wood (see 'Diet').
Water conditions
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Diet
This species is xylophagous (feeds primarily on wood) therefore must be provided with a selection of driftwood in its aquarium, and this can be supplemented by proprietary dried products designed for wood-eating fishes.
It should not be offered meaty foods as it's unable to digest them efficiently.
Sexual dimorphism
Reproduction
Has been bred in aquaria.
Notes
This species is currently banned from export.
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