Compact wood-eating pleco with bold stripes; provide bogwood to graze on.

• Scientific name: Panaqolus maccus
• Adult size: about 10 cm
• Temperature: 24–28 °C
• Water: pH 6.5–7.5
• Minimum tank size: 80 litres
• Temperament: peaceful community animal
• Diet: herbivore / algae grazer
• Care level: easy

Supplied in oxygenated bags. Please acclimatise slowly using the drip or floating-bag method for 30–45 minutes before release.