{"product_id":"l397-alenquer-tiger-pleco-panaqolus-sp-l397","title":"L397 – Alenquer Tiger Pleco (Panaqolus sp. “L397”)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL397 – Alenquer Tiger Pleco (\u003cem\u003ePanaqolus\u003c\/em\u003e sp. “L397”)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"speciesoverview\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003ePanaqolus\u003c\/em\u003e sp. L397 (commonly known as Alenquer Tiger Pleco, Red‑striped Alenquer Pleco) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Native to the Lower Amazon near Alenquer, Brazil \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: Typically grows to about 4–5 inches (10–12 cm) SL \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"appearancesexualdimorphism\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Sexual Dimorphism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold \u003cstrong\u003eorange to red stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e alternating with black, sometimes separated by transparent bands \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuveniles may display more distinct fin striping; adults retain fin vibrancy even if body color fades slightly \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMales\u003c\/strong\u003e develop odontodes (bristle-like projections) on the caudal peduncle and along pectorals; \u003cstrong\u003efemales\u003c\/strong\u003e appear broader when gravid \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"waterparametershabitat\"\u003eWater Parameters \u0026amp; Habitat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 75–86 °F (24–30 °C), ideally 78–82 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: Optimal range 6.4–7.5 (tolerates 5.5–7.7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: KH 2–10°, some sources note tolerance up to KH 20° \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong\u003ewell-oxygenated, moderate current\u003c\/strong\u003e environments typical of its native driftwood‑filled streams \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"dietfeeding\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003enatural wood‑eater (xylophage)\u003c\/strong\u003e: requires driftwood in the tank to rasp for fiber and biofilm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplement with:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgae wafers, sinking pellets (vegetable-based) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber, sweet potato, yams, Brussels sprouts) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional meaty treats (blackworms, clams, shrimp) 1–3 times weekly \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"tanksetupcompatibility\"\u003eTank Setup \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 gallons is recommended for a single adult, with adequate space for driftwood and caves \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fine sand or smooth gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Multiple pieces of driftwood, caves, rockwork; floating plants optional but helpful for shaded retreats \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Strong filtration with moderate current and high oxygenation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generally peaceful; may show territory over caves with conspecifics \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTankmates\u003c\/strong\u003e: Compatible with tetras, corydoras, community cichlids; avoid delicate shrimps and plants that may be rasped \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"breedinglifespan\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; 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