Home/Store/Fish Out of Stock
LDA106 Golden Royal Pleco - (Panaque sp.)

LDA106 Golden Royal Pleco - (Panaque sp.)

$60.00
Sold out
Price of shipping is not included.
Size
Sold out
Save this fish to my favorites.
Customer reviews
Reviews only from verified customers
No reviews yet. You can buy this product and be the first to leave a review.
Share this product with your friends
ShareSharePin it
LDA106 Golden Royal Pleco - (Panaque sp.)
Fish Details, Description and Information Below:

🐟 LDA106 Golden Royal Pleco – (Panaque sp.) – South American Pleco for Sale

The LDA106 Golden Royal Pleco (Panaque sp.) is a striking South American pleco known for its bold golden-yellow bands contrasting against a deep brown to black body. Highly sought after by pleco enthusiasts, this species is not only visually impressive but also a natural wood grazer, helping to keep aquariums clean while showcasing its regal coloration.


🔎 Quick Facts – LDA106 Golden Royal Pleco

  • 📛 Common Name: Golden Royal Pleco
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Panaque sp.
  • 🌍 Origin: South America – Amazon Basin
  • 🎨 Appearance: Dark body with vivid golden stripes; powerful, armored build
  • 📏 Max Size: 10–12 inches (25–30 cm)
  • 💎 Availability: South American pleco for sale

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • 🤝 Generally peaceful, but may be territorial with other plecos of similar shape or size
  • 🌿 Active during the day and at dusk, often seen grazing on wood and algae
  • 🪶 Hardy and adaptable to well-maintained aquariums

🏠 Tank Requirements – Golden Royal Pleco Care

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 75+ gallons
  • 🪵 Provide plenty of driftwood for grazing (essential for digestion)
  • 🪨 Add caves and shaded hiding spots for security
  • 🌊 Moderate water flow with strong filtration
  • 💡 Low to moderate lighting to mimic natural habitat

💧 Water Parameters

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.5–7.5
  • 💧 Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

🍽️ Diet (Herbivorous with occasional protein)

  • 🌿 Primarily feeds on wood, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber, spinach)
  • 🍤 Occasional supplemental protein such as shrimp pellets or bloodworms

🔍 Sexing

  • 👨 Males: May show more pronounced odontodes and slightly slimmer body shape
  • 👩 Females: Fuller-bodied, especially when mature

📋 Overview Table – LDA106 Golden Royal Pleco Care

Feature Details
🌍 Origin South America – Amazon Basin
📏 Max Size 10–12 inches (25–30 cm)
😇 Temperament Peaceful, mildly territorial
🏠 Tank Size 75+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.5–7.5
🌡️ Temp 75–82°F (24–28°C)
🍽️ Diet Herbivorous – wood, algae, vegetables
🎯 Ideal For Large community tanks, Amazon biotope setups

✨ Highlight:
The LDA106 Golden Royal Pleco is a majestic, wood-grazing South American pleco that combines striking golden striping with valuable tank-cleaning behavior, making it a centerpiece in well-planned aquariums.

Show More
Below are fish you may also like.
Captive Bred
Super Red Longfin - (Ancistrus sp.)
Super Red Longfin - (Ancistrus sp.)
Super Red Longfin - (Ancistrus sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
was $40.00
Save 13%
$35.00
Out of stock
Captive Bred
L236 Cracked Zebra Pleco Yellow - (Hypancistrus seideli)
L236 Cracked Zebra Pleco Yellow - (Hypancistrus seideli)
L236 Cracked Zebra Pleco Yellow - (Hypancistrus seideli)
Price of shipping is not included.
$150.00
Out of stock
Captive Bred
Strawberry Peacock Cichlid - (Aulonocara Species Hybrid)
Strawberry Peacock Cichlid - (Aulonocara Species Hybrid)
Strawberry Peacock Cichlid - (Aulonocara Species Hybrid)
Price of shipping is not included.
$25.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
LDA081 Flame Tiger Pleco - (Peckoltia sp.)
LDA081 Flame Tiger Pleco - (Peckoltia sp.)
LDA081 Flame Tiger Pleco - (Peckoltia sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
$60.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L309 Green Spotted Bristlenose - (Ancistrus sp.)
L309 Green Spotted Bristlenose - (Ancistrus sp.)
L309 Green Spotted Bristlenose - (Ancistrus sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
$45.00
Out of stock
Captive Bred
Dragon Blood Cichlid - (Aulonocara sp.)
Dragon Blood Cichlid - (Aulonocara sp.)
Dragon Blood Cichlid - (Aulonocara sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
$40.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Semi Royal Discus - (Symphysodon aequifasciatus)
Semi Royal Discus - (Symphysodon aequifasciatus)
Semi Royal Discus - (Symphysodon aequifasciatus)
Price of shipping is not included.
$175.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L379 Gurupi Pleco - (Hypostomus sp.)
L379 Gurupi Pleco - (Hypostomus sp.)
L379 Gurupi Pleco - (Hypostomus sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
$45.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L084 Glitter Pleco - (Baryancistrus sp.)
L084 Glitter Pleco - (Baryancistrus sp.)
L084 Glitter Pleco - (Baryancistrus sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
$200.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L149 Red Seam Bristlenose - (Ancistrus sp.)
L149 Red Seam Bristlenose - (Ancistrus sp.)
L149 Red Seam Bristlenose - (Ancistrus sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
$40.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Xanthic L018 Gold Nugget Pleco - (Baryancistrus xanthellus)
Xanthic L018 Gold Nugget Pleco - (Baryancistrus xanthellus)
Xanthic L018 Gold Nugget Pleco - (Baryancistrus xanthellus)
Price of shipping is not included.
5.0
(1)
was $100.00
Save 15%
$85.00
Out of stock
Captive Bred
Black Orange Dorsal - (Otopharynx Lithobates)
Black Orange Dorsal - (Otopharynx Lithobates)
Black Orange Dorsal - (Otopharynx Lithobates)
Price of shipping is not included.
$60.00
Out of stock
  • Search for Fish
  • My Account
  • Track Orders
  • Favorite Fish.
  • Fish Shopping Bag
Powered by Lightspeed
Display prices in:USD
Skip to main content
ENES
Menu
Home
Shop For Fish
Terms & Conditions
Shipping & Payments
About Us
Contact Us
© Jasons Plecos & Cichlids LLC 2017-2025
Language:
ENES
Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyShipping & Payment InfoReturn PolicyQuarantine Your FishReport abuse
Powered by Lightspeed