{"product_id":"l226-iquitos-tiger-pleco-panaqolus-changae","title":"L226 Iquitos Tiger Pleco – Panaqolus changae | Rare Wild-Caught \u0026 Peaceful Wood-Eater","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eThe L226 Iquitos Tiger Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"418\"\u003ePanaqolus changae\u003c\/em\u003e) is a beautiful, rare wild-caught fish from the Iquitos region in Peru. Its high-contrast tiger pattern with bright orange-brown and dark transverse stripes makes it a true jewel for any South American aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"681\"\u003ePanaqolus changae\u003c\/em\u003e remains small with a maximum size of about 10–12 cm and is one of the most peaceful representatives of its genus. It is a typical wood-eater that likes to stay on roots and is ideally suited for community aquariums due to its calm behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Keeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (5–6 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peru (Iquitos region, Amazon) – Wild-caught\u003cbr data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 18 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, calm, territorial towards conspecifics\u003cbr data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 120 l, with roots, caves, stones \u0026amp; light current\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eL226 Iquitos Tiger Pleco\u003c\/em\u003e is a typical wood-eater (\u003cem data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003exylophagous\u003c\/em\u003e). It needs soft driftwood in the aquarium, which it constantly rasps at. In addition, it eats plant-based food such as spirulina, vegetable chips, zucchini, cucumber, and algae wafers. Occasionally, some frozen food can be offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eGood oxygen supply, regular water changes, and a well-structured tank with many roots are crucial for health and well-being. On dark substrate, the colors of the \u003cem data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eL226\u003c\/em\u003e glow particularly intensely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eThe L226 Iquitos Tiger Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003ePanaqolus changae\u003c\/em\u003e) is a peaceful, small, wild-caught fish with a striking tiger pattern – ideal for lovers of beautifully patterned wood-eaters from the Amazon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562750992717,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/31207_a661c982d591625d1a010b6f1fe81385.jpg?v=1773958431","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/l226-iquitos-tiger-pleco-panaqolus-changae","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}