Phase 3 Blue Eyed Pleco 14-16”

🔷 Phase 3 Blue Eyed Pleco (14–16”) – Ultra-Rare Royalty of the L-Number World

If you’re looking for the ultimate showstopper in the world of exotic freshwater fish, the Phase 3 Blue Eyed Pleco (Panaque suttonorum, formerly Panaque cochliodon, L191/L190 complex) is the holy grail. At 14–16 inches, this fully grown beauty is not just a centerpiece—it's a collector's dream. With its velvety black body, heavy armored plating, and unmistakable piercing neon-blue eyes, the Phase 3 Blue Eyed Pleco commands attention like no other.

What makes a “Phase 3” special? It's the deepest black body tone, largest adult size, and the most vivid, glowing blue eyes—traits seen only in the rarest and most mature individuals of the species. This is not your average pleco. This is living royalty.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Panaque suttonorum (Blue Eyed variant)

• Common Name: Phase 3 Blue Eyed Pleco

• Size: 14–16 inches (full grown)

• Temperament: Peaceful, shy, armored

• Tank Size: 150+ gallons minimum (larger preferred)

• Water Parameters: 77–84°F | pH 6.5–7.5 | Soft, well-filtered water

• Diet: Herbivore – needs driftwood to rasp, plus veggies & high-fiber algae wafers

🌿 Care Notes:

The Phase 3 Blue Eyed Pleco thrives in setups that replicate South American blackwater rivers, with:

• Driftwood (mandatory for digestion and behavior)

• Low lighting and hiding spots

• Soft sand or rounded gravel substrate

Though peaceful, these plecos are territorial toward other large plecos. Ideal tank mates include:

• Peaceful cichlids (like Uarus or Severums)

• Geos and Discus

• Large tetras, silver dollars, or even monster fish—if non-aggressive

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each 14–16” Phase 3 Blue Eyed Pleco is:

• Hand-selected from elite suppliers in South America

• Fully quarantined, feeding, and conditioned

• Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

• A true one-of-a-kind centerpiece for advanced aquarists and collectors

These fish are extremely limited in the hobby and often sold out worldwide.

📦 Only a handful available – secure one of the rarest plecos on Earth today. Elevate your tank with a Phase 3 Blue Eyed Pleco—only at RobsAquatics.com.