L239 Blue Panaque

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