L027 Tocantins ‘Woodgrain’ Royal Pleco (Panaque armbrusteri)

A vibrantly colored and distinctly marked variant of Royal Pleco, the so-called Woodgrain Royal originates from the waters of the middle Tocantins river in Brazil. Its common name comes from the fine, intricate pattern of black stripes set against the tan body coloration. Like all species of Panaque, they have specialized teeth and are adapted to eat and even digest wood, although the Woodgrain Royal Pleco also feeds on submerged vegetation and invertebrates. Conditions in the aquarium should be as close to their wild habitat as possible, with moderate to strong current, warm temperatures, and excellent water quality. Due to their specialized diet, we recommend providing driftwood for grazing and feeding a specialty diet like Repashy Morning Wood.