🐟 Pleco Papa L90 (Panaque sp. L90) 1.5″ – 2″ – Rare Wood-Grazing Pleco

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Description

Description

🐟 Pleco Papa L90 (Panaque sp. L90) – Rare Wood-Grazing Pleco

The Pleco Papa L90 is a rare and highly desirable pleco species admired for its bold body shape, unique patterning, and classic wood-grazing behavior. This attractive pleco is an excellent choice for hobbyists looking to add a more unusual Loricariid to their freshwater aquarium while still enjoying the hardy, bottom-dwelling charm plecos are known for. 🌿

Like many Panaque-type plecos, the L90 does best in aquariums with plenty of driftwood, hiding places, and clean, well-oxygenated water. Its striking appearance and specialized feeding behavior make it especially appealing to pleco collectors and freshwater enthusiasts who enjoy rare catfish. 🐠

Photo is representative. Individual coloration and markings may vary slightly.

Quick Facts

  • Scientific Name: Panaque sp. L90
  • Common Name: Pleco Papa L90
  • Origin: South America
  • Adult Size: Approximately 8–12 inches
  • Temperament: Peaceful to semi-territorial with other bottom dwellers
  • Tank Size: 55+ gallons recommended
  • Diet: Wood fiber, algae wafers, vegetables, sinking prepared foods
  • Water Parameters: 74–82°F | pH 6.5–7.5

Why Aquarists Love This Pleco

  • Rare pleco with strong collector appeal
  • Excellent choice for pleco-focused aquariums
  • Unique wood-grazing behavior
  • Bold appearance and strong bottom presence
  • Great addition to larger peaceful freshwater tanks

Aquarium Setup

Pleco Papa L90 thrives in aquariums with driftwood, caves, and shaded hiding areas. Driftwood is especially important for Panaque-type plecos, as it supports their natural grazing behavior and digestive health. Good filtration and stable water quality are essential for long-term success.

  • Provide driftwood and cave-like hiding places
  • Best kept in larger aquariums with stable water quality
  • Well-oxygenated water recommended
  • Suitable with peaceful community fish and other compatible larger species

Shipping Information 📦

  • All livestock ships Overnight for safe delivery
  • Fish are packed in insulated boxes with oxygenated bags
  • Orders ship Monday through Wednesday
  • Combine multiple fish to maximize the value of overnight shipping

Live Arrival Guarantee ✅

If a fish arrives DOA (Dead on Arrival), submit your claim within 2 hours of delivery using our online claim form.

  • Approved claims receive Store Credit +10% Bonus
  • Shipping charges are non-refundable once an order has shipped

Source Aquatics specializes in healthy, carefully packed freshwater fish shipped overnight so they arrive safely and ready for your aquarium. 🐟

Additional information

Additional information

Weight 1.5 lbs
Dimensions 5.1 × 3.5 × 8.5 in

How We Ship Your Fish Safely

We proudly offer a Live Arrival Guarantee on all livestock shipments when the claim requirements below are followed.
We stand behind our packing process and work hard to make every order arrive safely. If there is ever a problem, our goal is to resolve it quickly and fairly.

01. +Oxygenated Fish Bags

Fish packed in oxygenated bags.

02. Eco-Friendly Packing

Recyclable insulated packaging used whenever possible.

03. Overnight Delivery

Fast delivery designed for the safety of live fish.

04. Live Arrival Guarantee

Carefully packed livestock with a clear DOA policy.

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