{"product_id":"l204-flash-pleco-panaqolus-albivermis","title":"L204 Flash Pleco – Panaqolus albivermis","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eThe L204 Flash Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"392\"\u003ePanaqolus albivermis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a particularly attractive, rare wild-caught specimen from the Rio Ucayali in Peru. With its dark base color and bright white stripes, it is reminiscent of flashlights – hence the apt name \"Flash Pleco\". This high-contrast pattern makes it one of the most beautiful representatives of the \u003cem data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"695\"\u003ePanaqolus\u003c\/em\u003e genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eL204\u003c\/em\u003e is a peaceful, compact L-catfish that, with a final size of about 10–12 cm, is ideal for medium-sized aquariums. It likes to live in structurally rich tanks with many roots, among which it stays and rasps for wood fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Keeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M\/L (6–8 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peru (Rio Ucayali, Amazon basin) – Wild-caught\u003cbr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003epH-value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 18 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, calm, slightly territorial towards conspecifics\u003cbr data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 100 l, with roots, stones, caves \u0026amp; light current\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003ePanaqolus albivermis (L204)\u003c\/em\u003e is a typical wood-eater (\u003cem data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003exylophagous\u003c\/em\u003e). It constantly needs soft root wood, which it uses as a source of fiber. Additionally, it eats plant-based foods such as algae wafers, spirulina, vegetable chips, cucumber, and zucchini. Occasionally, it also accepts frozen food like Artemia or Cyclops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eA structurally rich, oxygen-rich aquarium with a light current and regular water changes ensures well-being and vibrant colors. On dark substrate, the high-contrast stripe pattern stands out particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eThe L204 Flash Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003ePanaqolus albivermis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a rare, peaceful wild-caught specimen with a distinctive stripe pattern – perfect for enthusiasts of small, intensely colored wood-eaters from South America.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaExotica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562750533965,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/2971_74efd76047ff0ffda3105d0c2d90d016.jpg?v=1773958420","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/l204-flash-pleco-panaqolus-albivermis","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}