L-190 ROYAL PLECO

👑 L-190 Royal Plecostomus – Majestic Driftwood Rasping Royalty

The L-190 Royal Plecostomus (Panaque nigrolineatus) is a true showstopper in the pleco world—famous for its regal, dark olive body etched with bold, cream-colored stripes and a powerful, thickset build. Native to the Amazon and Orinoco River Basins, this wood-eating giant is not only visually stunning, but also serves as a natural tank cleaner by constantly rasping driftwood and surfaces.

Known for their unique square teeth, Royal Plecos specialize in breaking down wood fiber, making driftwood an essential part of their diet and habitat. With their commanding presence and noble appearance, they’re perfect for large show tanks, oddball setups, and South American biotopes.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Panaque nigrolineatus

• L Number: L-190

• Common Names: Royal Pleco, Royal Panaque

• Adult Size: 12–17 inches

• Temperament: Peaceful but territorial toward other plecos

• Tank Size: 100+ gallons recommended

• Water Parameters: 75–82°F | pH 6.5–7.5 | Soft, well-oxygenated water

• Diet: Herbivore – driftwood (essential), spirulina wafers, veggie matter, occasional zucchini or cucumber

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

Royal Plecos thrive in:

• Large aquariums with ample driftwood for rasping

• Rockwork and cave structures for daytime hiding

• Strong filtration and high oxygenation, mimicking river conditions

Compatible with:

• Larger peaceful tankmates such as severums, geophagus, silver dollars, angelfish, arowanas

• Avoid housing with aggressive plecos or highly territorial bottom-dwellers

Behavior:

• 🪵 Constant wood grazer – driftwood is essential for digestion and health

• 👑 Territorial with other plecos but peaceful otherwise

• 💤 Mostly reclusive during the day; more active at night or feeding time

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Royal Pleco is:

• ✅ Hand-selected for deep color and strong body shape

• ✅ Eating driftwood and supplemental veggie foods before shipping

• ✅ Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ A majestic centerpiece for large freshwater aquariums and collectors of exotic plecos

📦 Bring royal elegance and utility to your tank with the legendary L-190 Royal Plecostomus—a durable, beautiful species perfect for serious aquarists. Now available at RobsAquatics.com.