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Panaqolus maccus 5cm (South America)
A very simple breeding, a more complex reproduction
Panaqolus maccus is a bottom-dwelling fish that measures between 8 and 10 cm in adulthood. Easy to maintain in an aquarium, its reproduction is, however, difficult to successfully achieve results. It mainly feeds on algae and follows a vegetarian xylophagous diet.
Data sheet
- Delivery price France
- Fixed price €24.90 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
- Minimum order amount for live products
- 50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
- Origin
- South America
- Approximate size
- 5 to 7 cm
- Maintenance
- Easy
- Temperament
- Quite peaceful
- Food
- Algivore
herbivore - Recommended number
- Several individuals
- Maximum size
- 12 cm
- Family
- Loricaridae
- Temperature
- 23-28
- Length of the aqua min
- 80cm
- Delivery date
- Choose your delivery day at the "Address" step in your cart.
- Reproduction
- Possible
possible - pH
- 6.4-7.2
En savoir plus
The Panaqolus maccus is a freshwater fish native to South America, found in the waters of Peru and Venezuela. This specimen is a bottom-dwelling fish that measures between 8 and 10 cm when fully grown and prefers to live in small groups of 2 to 3 individuals in aquariums larger than 120L. Its shape is almost similar to that of its cousin, the Panaque nigrolineatus. It can be distinguished by its lighter color and yellow or orange vertical stripes.
Easy to maintain, it is an ideal fish for beginners in aquaristics. To raise it, the aquarium water should be kept between 23° and 28° with a pH between 6.8 and 7.6. Reproduction is possible but quite complicated to achieve successfully. For breeding this fish, it is essential to promote a very strong current and a decrease in temperature to best replicate the rainy season.