L-418 Royal Green Pleco

🌿 L-418 Royal Green Pleco – Rare Amazon Beauty with Bold Stripes & Subtle Green Iridescence

The L-418 Royal Green Pleco (Panaque sp. “Tapajos”) is a rarely-seen species prized for its deep forest green hues, contrasting cream stripes, and wood-eating behavior that sets it apart from typical bottom-dwellers. Native to Brazil’s Rio Tapajós, this royal variant of the Panaque family grows into a hefty, majestic presence in any display tank.

With its armored body, powerful sucker mouth, and signature stripes that deepen with age, the L-418 brings a wild, exotic edge to your aquascape—perfect for collectors, pleco enthusiasts, or those building a South American biotope.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Panaque sp. L-418 (Royal Green Pleco)

• Common Name: Royal Green Pleco, Tapajós Panaque

• Size: Typically reaches 10–12 inches

• Temperament: Peaceful, territorial with other plecos

• Tank Size: 75+ gallons minimum

• Water Parameters: 78–84°F | pH 6.5–7.5 | Soft, well-filtered water

• Diet: Primarily xylophagous – requires driftwood, supplemented with algae wafers, fresh veggies, and high-fiber sinking foods

🌲 Habitat & Tank Setup:

Royal Green Plecos thrive in:

• Tanks with lots of driftwood for rasping (crucial for digestion)

• Dim lighting and caves to reduce stress and encourage natural behavior

• Strong filtration—these guys are heavy bio-load producers

Good tank mates include:

• Peaceful cichlids, tetras, severums, discus, or other large South American fish

• Avoid housing with aggressive plecos or bottom dwellers unless ample space is provided

Their slow, methodical movements and bold markings make them stand out without disrupting more active tankmates. A mature L-418 becomes a living piece of art, grazing on wood and soft surfaces with calm confidence.

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each L-418 Royal Green Pleco is:

• ✅ Hand-selected from top South American exporters

• ✅ Acclimated and feeding well on high-fiber diets

• ✅ Shipped with expert care and our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ A rare centerpiece pleco for serious aquarists

📦 Extremely limited stock – L-418s are rare even among seasoned pleco keepers. Elevate your tank with this Amazonian treasure—only at RobsAquatics.com.