{"product_id":"l397-tangerine-tiger-pleco-panaqolus-sp","title":"L397 Tangerine Tiger Pleco – Panaqolus sp. | Orange Tiger Pleco \u0026 Wood Eater","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eThe L397 Tangerine Tiger Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"431\"\u003ePanaqolus sp. „L397“\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most popular and colorfully striking representatives of the genus \u003cem data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"520\"\u003ePanaqolus\u003c\/em\u003e. Originally from the Rio Xingu in Brazil, it captivates with its intense orange-red base color and contrasting, dark transverse stripes – a true “tiger pattern” that makes it a highlight in any aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eL397\u003c\/em\u003e remains small with a final size of about 10–12 cm and is a peaceful, calm wood-eater that likes to stay on roots. It is robust, adaptable, and well-suited even for aquarists with moderate experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (6–8 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil (Rio Xingu) – Bred\/Wild-caught\u003cbr data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 18 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, calm, territorial towards conspecifics\u003cbr data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 100 l, with roots, stones, caves \u0026amp; light current\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eL397 Tangerine Tiger Pleco\u003c\/em\u003e is a typical wood-eater (\u003cem data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003exylophagous\u003c\/em\u003e). It always needs soft driftwood to rasp on. Additionally, it eats plant-based food such as spirulina, algae wafers, vegetable chips, zucchini, and cucumber. It also accepts frozen food like Artemia or Cyclops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eA richly structured aquarium with many roots and shaded areas promotes natural behavior and well-being. The orange tiger pattern stands out particularly intensely on dark substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eThe L397 Tangerine Tiger Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003ePanaqolus sp. „L397“\u003c\/em\u003e) is a peaceful, colorful wood-eater with a vibrant tiger pattern – perfect for lovers of striking, small \u003cem data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003ePanaqolus\u003c\/em\u003e species and natural South American aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562750599501,"sku":null,"price":71.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/8391_3c985b89ba5b9dbb62c10600ec004a82.jpg?v=1773958420","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/l397-tangerine-tiger-pleco-panaqolus-sp","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}