Tiger Panaqolus L226 (Panaqolus changae) Care Guide
Panaqolus changae is a small wood-eating loricariid catfish from the Itaya and Momon basins of Peru, marked with bold tiger striping.
Overview
Panaqolus changae is a small loricariid catfish described by Chockley and Armbruster in 2002. Panaqolus is a genus of small catfishes related to the wood-eating panaques. The species is marked with bold tiger striping and reaches about 8.5 cm in standard length.
Taxonomy
- Family: Loricariidae
- Genus: Panaqolus
- Scientific name: Panaqolus changae
- Describers: Chockley & Armbruster, 2002
- Trade designation: L226
Habitat
FishBase records the species from the Itaya and Momon River basins in Peru. It is a freshwater, benthopelagic species of tropical climates. Panaqolus inhabit tropical South American rivers with submerged wood.
Tank requirements
- Minimum tank volume: 100 L
- Temperature: 24-28 degrees Celsius (75-82 degrees Fahrenheit)
- pH: 6.0-7.5
- GH: 2-12 dGH
- Water flow: moderate
- Lifespan: 8-12 years
Provide driftwood as a permanent feature, plus caves and clean, oxygenated water.
Diet
Like related panaques, Panaqolus rasp wood, and driftwood should be available as a dietary staple. The diet is supplemented with vegetable-based foods and aufwuchs. It is nocturnal.
Compatibility
The species is peaceful and bottom-dwelling, well suited to community tanks with calm fish such as tetras and Corydoras. Aggressive or territorial plecos should be avoided.
Breeding
As a cave-spawning loricariid, breeding is considered advanced.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List: Least Concern (assessed 24 April 2014).