L-398 TANKEI TIGER PLECO

🐅 L-398 Tankei Tiger Pleco (Panaqolus tankei) – Bold Stripes, Small Size, Big Personality

The L-398 Tankei Tiger Pleco is a vibrant, striped dwarf pleco that’s perfect for aquarists who want exotic flair in a manageable package. Native to the Rio Tapajós basin in Brazil, this pleco is loved for its fiery orange and black tiger striping, peaceful nature, and wood-grazing behavior.

Unlike many larger plecos, the L-398 maxes out around 4 inches, making it ideal for planted tanks, nano setups, or South American biotopes. Its energetic foraging habits, paired with bold coloring, make it a standout in both appearance and function.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Panaqolus tankei

• Common Name: Tankei Tiger Pleco

• L-Number: L-398

• Adult Size: 3.5–4 inches

• Temperament: Peaceful, active

• Tank Size: 20+ gallons

• Water Parameters: 76–82°F | pH 6.4–7.2 | Soft, clean water

• Diet: Primarily herbivore – loves driftwood, algae wafers, and veggie-based sinking pellets

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

Tankei Tigers thrive in:

• Well-decorated tanks with driftwood for grazing

• Planted tanks or aquascapes with hiding spots

• Moderate water flow and low nitrates

Compatible with:

• Small peaceful fish like tetras, rasboras, corydoras, dwarf cichlids

• Can be kept in groups if provided with multiple caves and territory zones

• Excellent for community tanks and pleco breeding projects

Behavior:

• 🌙 Mostly active at night but frequently visible during the day

• 🧽 Constant grazer that helps clean biofilm and algae

• 🐾 Benefits from a diet high in fiber and wood content

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each L-398 Tankei Tiger Pleco is:

• ✅ Hand-picked for vivid striping and robust health

• ✅ Acclimated and eating a driftwood-rich diet

• ✅ Shipped with care and backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ Ideal for small tanks, community setups, or pleco-focused aquariums

📦 Add some wild stripes to your tank with the compact and captivating L-398 Tankei Tiger Pleco—a true gem for planted tank lovers and pleco collectors. Now in stock at RobsAquatics.com.