Panaqolus Sp. L397 M
Panaqolus sp. L397 (also known as L397 Tiger Pleco) is a striking wood-eating catfish from South America, particularly popular with aquarium hobbyists for its vibrant colors.
It needs wood in its diet and additionally:
Plant-eating tablets (spirulina, algae wafers).
Vegetables (zucchini, cucumber, spinach, peas).
A small amount of protein (e.g. frozen artemia or mysis) but not too often, as it can cause digestive problems.
Peaceful, suitable for community aquariums.
Better with peaceful fish that share similar water conditions.
Not suitable for very aggressive or large predators.
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Origin: Brazil, mainly in the Rio Xingu River
Size: Usually 10–12 cm in aquarium (quite small for a pleco).
Appearance: Has bright orange/red stripes with black outlines, reminiscent of a tiger.
Behavior: Peaceful, mainly nocturnal, with a tendency to hide in wood and caves.
Minimum size: 100 liters for a small group (2–3 individuals).
Substrate: Sand or fine gravel.
Lots of driftwood / mopani – essential as it also feeds on cellulose.
Hiding places: Caves, ceramic pipes, roots.
Temperature: 26 – 30 °C
pH: 6.0 – 7.5 (ideally slightly acidic to neutral)
GH: 2 – 10 dGH
Needs clean, well-filtered water with good flow (resembles its natural habitat in the Xingu).
Tips:
Enough wood so that each individual has its “space”.
Its colors become more intense in soft, clear water with a slight flow.
For breeding: caves, stable conditions and frequent water changes that mimic the seasonal rains in the Amazon are needed.
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