lyretail panaque

The Papa Lyretail or Papa Panaque is found in the middle Amazon, where it usually inhabits relatively fast moving, sediment rich waters. As the name suggests, this species has a distinctive lyre-shaped tail which will develop elaborate streamers as they grow. Juvenile fish display an attractive pattern of spots and squiggles which will fade slightly as they approach adult size. Like its relatives, this pleco is highly adapted to feeding on submerged wood and should be offered plenty of driftwood and specialty foods for wood eaters in the aquarium.