L-190 Royal Pleco

L-190 Royal Pleco

Royal Plecos earn their name for their beautiful gold and green color patterns and the large crown shaped body pattern. These were some of the first exotic plecos exported to the trade and so they got first dibs on this grand “common” name (pardon the oxymoron). Variations of the Royal Pleco include the L-191 Pleco, which is the same species but with less spots and more lines, hence it is referred to as the Broken Line Pleco. Watermelon Royal Plecos, also called L-330 Gold Royal, again the same species, develop rounder heads and shorter tails in the wild – hence the “Watermelon” shape.

All Royal Plecos are gentle giants that grow to a stunning show quality 12 to 16 inches in the aquarium. Royal plecos are hardy scavengers and should be kept with a piece of driftwood for their home base.

• Scientific name: Panaque nigrolineatus L-190
• Origin: Columbia
• Lifespan: 15 Years
• Max size:  20 inches
• Food: Live, frozen, flake
• Shipping Size:  Approx. 3 inches

Shipping and live arrival guarantee

Live Fish Store ships live aquatic life overnight via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Next Day Air so your L-190 Royal Pleco arrives healthy and ready for your tank. Every live fish, coral and invertebrate is covered by our live arrival guarantee: report any DOA within 2 hours of delivery for store credit or a replacement. Aquatic-life orders of $80 or more qualify for free standard shipping.

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