Red Alenquer Pleco (L-397)
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Latin Name: Panaqolus sp.
Common Name(s): Red Alenquer Pleco, Alenquer Tiger Pleco
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Peaceful, Aggressive with conspecifics
pH: 6.5 - 8.0
Adult Full Size: 5"
Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons
Plant Safe: Yes
Foods: Bloodworms, Blackworms, Algae Wafers, Sinking Shrimp Wafers
Description: The Red Alenquer Pleco, or Alenquer Red Tiger Pleco, is named after its reddish hue with distinct black stripes. These Plecos are omnivorous and do best with a varied diet. Red Alenquer Plecos only reach about 5 inches when fully grown, but can still be territorial with conspecifics. Take caution when mixing them with other Plecos.