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L397 is similar to a lot of other Panaqolus forms/species, mostly P. changae from Peru. L397 can be recognised by the very dense wormline pattern on the head and the light borders of the black stripes. Next to L374, L397 is probably the most striking of the Brazilian Panaqolus species. Description: The differences between the Panaqolus and the Panaque genera is that the latter has an oval shaped mouth and the jaws have very large spatulate teeth with a single cusp, arranged in a v form and Panaqolus have a small number of spatulate teeth and are also a smaller genus. Aquarium Care: Peaceful in the aquarium but not suitable for planted tanks as they are plant eaters. Tank set-up should contain wood of some description as the Panaques need this in their diet. Plants will not work too well as they will be eaten so plenty of wood scattered around the tank with a few caves for spawning activities on a sand or small rounded gravel bed will do just fine. Provide strong aeration due to the higher temperatures involved. Diet: All Panaques and also the Panaqolus genera are wood eaters so would need this in an aquarium set-up. Feed also vegetable foods such as cucumber, courgette (zucchini) and sinking tablets. Sexual Differences: Males have long interopercular spines and their body is adorned with hair-like spines.

L397

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Loricariidae

South America: Rio Curuá-Una, Brazil.

13.0cm (5¼ins)

25-29°c (77-85°f)

6.0-7.5.

Seidel, I. 2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen, Germany 208 p
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