Synonyms
Panaqolus sp. "Chemnitz"
Panaqolus sp. "Falscher Anapu"
Panaqolus sp. "Falscher Anapu"
Length (total)
approx. 15 cm
Recommended tank size
80 cm
Temperature
25 - 29 °C
pH
6.0 - 7.0
Type of water
Clear water
Nutrition (mostly): wood-eater
Vegetable and vegetal pleco chips and soft wood. Rarely carnal food (mosquito larvae), as the animals can otherwise become fat relatively quickly.
Vegetable and vegetal pleco chips and soft wood. Rarely carnal food (mosquito larvae), as the animals can otherwise become fat relatively quickly.
Eats plants
yes
Keeping in (small) groups is recommended. Individual keeping is possible.
Animal care
The species has few demands on the water. Tap water is sufficient for the animals.
Very peaceful.
Very peaceful.
The Interopercularodontodes of the male are much longer. Females have a wider waist. The genital papilla of the male is pointed. The genital papilla of the female is larger and round. See second row for male and thrid row for female.
approx. 1.75 years
from genus: Standard
multiple
The first breeding in captivity was in the Welsladen Chemnitz.
The first breeding in captivity was in the Welsladen Chemnitz.
from
to
Quantity
10
Temp.
28
28
pH
7.20
7.30
GH
4
7
KH
2
4
NO³
10
10
Cond.
299
336
Not on the positive list of Brazil in 2012 : The positive list of Brazil
Not on the negative list of Brazil from 2020 : The negative list of Brazil
Not on the negative list of Brazil from 2020 : The negative list of Brazil
last seen on a
german stock list
german stock list
29/January/2022
- DATZ 5/2006
- Tanke, Andreas: "Ein erster Überblick über eine beliebte Harnischwelsgattung"
(DATZ 7/2013 - "Wels-Presseschau")
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for the pictures
1, 2
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