L-239 BLUE PANAQUE PLECO

💎 L-239 Blue Panaque Plecostomus – Rare Sapphire Beauty for Serious Collectors

The L-239 Blue Panaque Pleco (Baryancistrus beggini), also known as the Blue Panaque, is one of the most sought-after plecos in the aquarium world. With its velvety slate-blue body and subtle silvery shimmer, this species brings a cool-toned elegance to any freshwater tank. Native to fast-flowing streams in Venezuela, the Blue Panaque is a compact, peaceful, and rare species ideal for aquarists seeking a true showpiece fish.

This pleco thrives in well-oxygenated, mature aquariums with plenty of hiding spots, driftwood, and smooth surfaces to graze. Its small size and manageable temperament make it suitable for peaceful community tanks or specialized pleco collections.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Baryancistrus beggini

• L Number: L-239

• Common Names: Blue Panaque Pleco, Sapphire Pleco

• Adult Size: 3.5–4 inches

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Tank Size: 30+ gallons

• Water Parameters: 78–84°F | pH 6.4–7.2 | Clean, well-aerated water

• Diet: Omnivore – algae wafers, spirulina, blanched veggies, protein-rich sinking foods (bloodworms, shrimp pellets)

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

L-239 Blue Panaques thrive in:

• Tanks with smooth driftwood, rockwork, and shaded areas

• Stable, clean water with high oxygen and moderate current

• Dim lighting or plenty of hiding spots to reduce stress

Compatible with:

• Peaceful tankmates like tetras, rasboras, apistogrammas, corydoras, small gouramis

• Avoid aggressive cichlids or large, territorial bottom dwellers

Behavior:

• 💤 Nocturnal – prefers to graze or explore during the evening

• 🌿 Peaceful and reclusive – ideal for display aquariums

• 💎 Rarely territorial – coexists well with others when given space

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Blue Panaque Pleco is:

• ✅ Hand-selected for bold blue coloration and excellent health

• ✅ Conditioned on prepared foods before shipment

• ✅ Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ A top-tier addition to rare pleco collections or aquascaped community aquariums

📦 Add a rare, cool-toned gem to your freshwater tank with the exquisite L-239 Blue Panaque Plecostomus—a collector's dream fish now available at RobsAquatics.com.