Description
Remarks: The Blue Panaque (L239, Baryancistrus beggini) is a primarily herbivorous Loricariid from the Orinoco river in Colombia. They are small, rather stubby plecos with a stunning navy blue body and fins that shine when the lights hits them. Like most plecos, they appreciate having pieces of driftwood to hide under during the day before coming out at night to forage for food. Males will grow elongated whiskers, called odontodes.
Scientific Name: Baryancistrus beggini
Common Name: L239 Blue Panaque
Max Size: 3.5″
pH: 5.5-7.5
Hardness: Moderate
Temperature: 77-86°
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Region of Origin: South America
Captive Bred or Wild: Wild
Diet: Frozen or live meats, occasional vegetables
Compatibility: Plecos, catfish, schooling fish, livebearers, rainbowfish.
Tank Mate Options:
Red Spotted Severum
Gold Severum
German Blue Ram
