{"product_id":"lda031-mustard-spot-pleco-panaqolus-albomaculatus","title":"LDA031 Mustard Spot Pleco – Panaqolus albomaculatus | Rare Wild Caught \u0026 Peaceful Wood Eater","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eThe LDA031 Mustard Spot Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"439\"\u003ePanaqolus albomaculatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a beautiful, rare wild-caught specimen from the Rio Napo in Ecuador. With its dark brown base color and bright yellowish spots – reminiscent of mustard seeds – it is one of the most attractive representatives of the \u003cem data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"671\"\u003ePanaqolus\u003c\/em\u003e genus. Its vibrant markings make it a real eye-catcher in any South American aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eLDA031\u003c\/em\u003e remains compact at a final size of approximately 10–12 cm and, due to its peaceful nature, is ideal for community aquariums. It likes to stay on roots and, as a typical wood-rasper, contributes to natural algae control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Husbandry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eFish Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e L (6–8 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuador (Rio Napo) – Wild-caught\u003cbr data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003epH Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eTotal Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 18 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, calm, territorial towards conspecifics\u003cbr data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 100 l, with roots, stones, caves \u0026amp; light current\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003ePanaqolus albomaculatus (LDA031)\u003c\/em\u003e is a typical wood-eater (\u003cem data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003exylophagous\u003c\/em\u003e). It requires soft driftwood in the aquarium, which it regularly scrapes. Additionally, it eats vegetable food such as algae wafers, spirulina, vegetable chips, zucchini, and cucumber. Frozen food (e.g., Artemia, Cyclops) can also be offered as a supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003eA richly structured aquarium with roots and caves provides security and well-being. On a dark substrate, the yellow spots of the \u003cem data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eLDA031\u003c\/em\u003e shine particularly intensely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eThe LDA031 Mustard Spot Pleco (\u003cem data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003ePanaqolus albomaculatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a peaceful, small wild-caught specimen with striking spotted markings – perfect for lovers of intensely colored \u003cem data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003ePanaqolus\u003c\/em\u003e species and natural South American aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562750468429,"sku":null,"price":65.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/2972_031313a664ce13013d7a763f11977658.jpg?v=1773958418","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/lda031-mustard-spot-pleco-panaqolus-albomaculatus","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}