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L459 Banded Itaya Pleco - (Panaqolus sp.)

L459 Banded Itaya Pleco - (Panaqolus sp.)

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L459 Banded Itaya Pleco - (Panaqolus sp.)
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🐟 L459 Banded Itaya Pleco – Panaqolus sp. – Rare South American Pleco for Sale

The L459 Banded Itaya Pleco for sale (Panaqolus sp.) is a rare South American freshwater pleco native to the Itaya River basin in Peru. This stunning wood-grazing species is recognized for its bold horizontal banding in rich brown and creamy beige tones, giving it a striking and exotic appearance. Peaceful, hardy, and compact in size, the Banded Itaya Pleco is ideal for planted aquariums, peaceful community tanks, and pleco enthusiasts looking for unique L-number plecos. It thrives in environments with driftwood, rock caves, and moderate water flow, where it can display its natural grazing behavior.


🔎 Quick Facts – L459 Banded Itaya Pleco

  • 📛 Common Name: Banded Itaya Pleco
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Panaqolus sp.
  • 🆔 L-Number: L459
  • 🌍 Origin: South America (Peru – Itaya River)
  • 🎨 Appearance: Bold horizontal brown and beige banding
  • 📏 Max Size: 4–5 inches (10–13 cm)
  • 💎 Availability: Rare freshwater pleco for sale

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • 🤝 Peaceful and community-friendly
  • 🌙 Primarily nocturnal but may forage during the day
  • 💪 Hardy and adaptable to stable, well-maintained aquariums
  • 🪵 Requires driftwood for digestion and grazing enrichment

🏠 Tank Requirements

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 30+ gallons
  • 🪵 Provide driftwood, smooth stones, and caves for shelter and grazing
  • 🌊 Gentle to moderate water flow preferred
  • 📈 Maintain clean, well-oxygenated water

💧 Water Parameters

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 75–81°F (24–27°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.5–7.5
  • 💧 Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet

  • 🪵 Primarily wood grazer – essential driftwood in diet
  • 🥒 Vegetables: Zucchini, cucumber, peas
  • 🍤 Protein: Bloodworms, shrimp (occasionally)

🔍 Sexing

  • 👨 Males: May develop more odontodes and slightly more elongated body
  • 👩 Females: Fuller body shape, especially when gravid

📋 Overview Table – L459 Banded Itaya Pleco Care

Feature Details
🌍 Origin South America (Peru – Itaya River)
📏 Max Size 4–5 inches (10–13 cm)
😇 Temperament Peaceful
🏠 Tank Size 30+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.5–7.5
🌡️ Temp 75–81°F (24–27°C)
🍽️ Diet Driftwood, vegetables, occasional protein
🎯 Ideal For Planted aquariums, community tanks, pleco collectors

✨ Highlight:
Buy L459 Banded Itaya Pleco for sale – a rare Panaqolus species from Peru with bold horizontal banding, peaceful behavior, and essential wood-grazing habits. Perfect for planted aquariums and small peaceful communities.

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