Blue-Eyed Panaque (Panaque cochliodon)

Fish in the family Loricariidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific namePanaque cochliodon

FamilyLoricariidae

Also known asBlue Eyed Pleco, Blue Eye Panaque, Panaque suttonorum

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive (some territorial)

DietHerbivore/wood-grazer (driftwood, vegetables)

Adult size16 in

Minimum tank size150 gallons

Water parametersTemp 72-80°F, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 3-15 dGH

Appearance

Heavy black to charcoal body with striking turquoise-blue eyes; a prized large wood-eating Panaque.

Difficulty and care for the Blue-Eyed Panaque

Hard

Origin and habitat

South America (Colombia, Magdalena basin)

Keeper notes

Territorial toward other large bottom dwellers; keep singly unless tank is very large.

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