Clown Pleco is a tiny fish with the scientific name of Panaqolus maccus.
It has other names too, like Clown Panaque, Clown Plecostomus, and Ringlet Pleco.
People also call it L104, L162, or LDA22 based on a special numbering system that is used for fish.
This fish mainly eats wood. Hence, driftwood should be provided in aquariums for the proper nourishment of this fish.
Clown pleco also enjoys eating soft vegetables (like cooked ones) and algae, which can be given as wafers or grown naturally in the tank.
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Clown Pleco Interesting Facts
- Clown pleco is a very small fish, also known as the Clown Panaque or Ringlet Pleco.
- This fish was referred to by numbers L104, L162, or LDA22 in the aquarium hobby community.
- The primary diet of clown plecos consists of wood, which can be provided in aquariums through driftwood.
- These fish are also capable of eating blanched vegetables and algae wafers or live algae.
Clown Pleco Habitat
Clown pleco is found in South America, mainly in the river basins of Apuré and Caroni in Venezuela.
It prefers freshwater environments and is usually found near the bottom of the water in warm, tropical areas.
Clown pleco prefers a water temperature between 73.4°F to 82.4°F (23°C to 28°C) and water pH between 6.8 to 7.6.
| Water Temperature: | 73.4°F to 82.4°F (23°C to 28°C) |
| Water pH: | 6.8 to 7.6 pH |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Clown Pleco Physical Characteristics
Size: 3.5 inches (8.8 centimeters)
Clown pleco can grow up to 3.5 inches (8.8 centimeters) long from the base of its tail to its mouth.
Clown Pleco Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Genus: | Panaqolus |
| Scientific Name: | Panaqolus maccus |
| Also Known As: | Clown Pleco, Clown Panaque, Clown Plecostomus, Ringlet Pleco |
| Conservation Status: | Unknown |