The Panaque Sp. L 090 5-6cm Wild(Panaque sp. L090), often associated with the "Papa Panaque" group, is a spectacular loricariid native to Brazil (Rio Tocantins). Offered here in a size of 5-6 cm (young wild specimens), it is intended for spacious, very well-filtered aquariums in our freshwater world, with well-equipped aquariums.

Behaviour & maintenance

The Panaque L090 is a calm, nocturnal bottom-dwelling fish that spends most of its time on or in the wooden decor.

• Generally peaceful behaviour with open water fish.
• Can be territorial with other large loricariids if hiding places are limited.
• Recommended for experienced aquarists ( rather difficult level).

Allow a minimum of 350 litres for an individual (more when adult or living together). Ensure high-performance filtration, a good current and well-oxygenated water. Use starter bacteria and check your parameters with water tests.

Feeding

This Panaque is a wood-eating herbivore: wood is an integral part of its diet.

• Basis: pellets and granules for herbivorous Plecos, rich in fibre and plants.
• The permanent presence of natural wood (roots, marsh wood) is essential for digestion.
• Supplements: poached vegetables (courgette, cucumber, spinach), spirulina food.
• Protein supplements (krill, artemia, etc.) sparingly to avoid digestive problems.

See our range of foods for bottom-feeding fish. In planted tanks, choose robust plants and supplement with aquarium fertiliser.

Water quality

• Ideal temperature: 25 - 29°C
• pH: 6.0 - 7.5
• GH: 5 - 15 °dGH
• KH: 2 - 8 °KH
• Conductivity: 150 - 400 µS

Treat the water with a water conditioner before introduction. This large plant is sensitive to nitrite and nitrate build-up: change the water weekly (20-30%) and monitor your parameters with water tests.

Decor & environment

In the wild, it can be found in wooded and rocky areas with strong currents. Reproduce this environment:

• Aquarium substrate such as sand or rounded gravel.
• Lots of roots, branches and wood (source of food and hiding places).
• Rocks forming caves and gaps where they can take refuge.
• Moderate to subdued lighting, with areas of shade.

For the right décor, use aquarium substrate, ouraquascaping elements and aquarium lighting. Complement with decorations.

Maintenance sheet

Aquabota tip

A Panaque L090 in good shape always has wood available and benefits from oversized filtration. Remember to renew the roots regularly and check your parameters with our water tests.

Shipping & delivery of live fish

The fish are shipped with care in suitable isothermal packaging, guaranteeing their safety during transport.

Delivery methods

• France Express (secure home delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
• In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)

Shipment organisation

• Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 am.
• France: departures on Monday or Tuesday, depending on the delivery department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
• Belgium & Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.