L002 Tiger Peckoltia – Panaqolus sp. | Rare wild catch with distinctive tiger pattern

The L002 Tiger Peckoltia (Panaqolus sp.) is a rare and particularly attractively marked wild catch from the Rio Tocantins in Brazil. Its high-contrast, orange-brown tiger pattern on a dark background makes it a true gem in any aquarium. Due to its compact size and calm nature, the L002 is ideal for community aquariums with a South American flair.

The Tiger Peckoltia remains small, reaching a final size of about 10–12 cm, and is a peaceful, crepuscular wood-rasper. It spends a lot of time on roots and stones and prefers slightly acidic, oxygen-rich water with moderate current.

🌿 Characteristics & Keeping:
🐠 Fish size: XL (9–11 cm)
🌎 Origin: Brazil (Rio Tocantins) – Wild catch
🌡️ Temperature: 25–30 °C
💧 pH value: 6.0–7.5
⚖️ Total hardness: up to 18 °dGH
🐟 Social behavior: Peaceful, calm, slightly territorial towards conspecifics
🌾 Aquarium: From 100 l, with roots, stones, sand substrate & light current

🍽️ Feeding:
The Panaqolus sp. (L002) is a typical wood-eater (xylophagous). It constantly needs soft driftwood to rasp on. In addition, it eats vegetable food such as spirulina, algae wafers, vegetable chips, zucchini, and cucumber. Occasionally, it also accepts frozen food such as Artemia or Cyclops.

💡 Tip:
A well-structured aquarium with many roots and caves is ideal. On a dark substrate, the orange stripes of the L002 shine particularly intensely. Good water circulation and regular water changes promote vitality and color contrast.

👉 Conclusion:
The L002 Tiger Peckoltia (Panaqolus sp.) is a peaceful, small wild catch with a striking tiger pattern – perfect for lovers of color-intensive Panaqolus species and natural South American aquariums.