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Panaque cochliodon
Care guide, husbandry, breeding, disease, and sourcing intelligence on Blue-Eyed Pleco (L-082) - written by the Fast Aquatics editorial team.
Blue-Eyed Pleco (L-082) requires a minimum of 120 gallons for healthy adults. The minimum is based on 14 inches adult size and territorial range. Plan a tank sized for adult footprint, HOB or canister filter rated 4-6x volume, dechlorinated water, appropriate temperature heater, and stocking-appropriate hardscape.
The Blue-Eyed Pleco is rated intermediate difficulty on this care sheet. It needs a tank of at least 120 gallons. Adults reach about 14 inches and live 10-15 years. Blue-Eyed Pleco (Panaque cochliodon) is a intermediate-care freshwater species that thrives in tanks of 120 gallons or larger with stable parameters. Best paired with peaceful tankmates of similar size and water-chemistry needs.
Blue-Eyed Pleco (L-082) reaches 14 inches at adulthood with a captive lifespan of 10-15 years with proper care. The minimum is based on 14 inches adult size and territorial range. Plan a tank sized for adult footprint, HOB or canister filter rated 4-6x volume, dechlorinated water, appropriate temperature heater, and stocking-appropriate hardscape.
Blue-Eyed Pleco (L-082) is susceptible to standard freshwater diseases (ich, columnaris, fin rot, bacterial infections). Quarantine new Blue-Eyed Pleco (L-082) for 4 weeks before adding to display. Blue-Eyed Pleco (L-082) prefers freshwater parameters: temperature 74-80°F, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 4-12 dGH, KH 3-8 dKH, ammonia + nitrite 0 ppm, nitrate under 20 ppm. Use dechlorinator on every water change.
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