| Family: | LORICARIIDAE |
| Species: |
Panaque suttonorum (Panaque cochliodon) |
| Common Name: |
Blue-Eyed Panaque |
| Size: | 11 in (28.5 cm) |
| Habitat: | SOUTH AMERICA: Fresh waters in Columbia, Lake Maracaibo tributaries. |
| Min Tank Size: | Nothing smaller than a 55 gallon for young. |
| Diet: | Herbivorous, flake frozen and live. Needs algae supplements. |
| Behavior: | Aggressive towards own species, peaceful toward others. |
| Water: | 72 – 79°F (22 – 26°C) pH range: 6.2 – 7.5; dH range: 4 – 15 |
| Care: | Medium, needs large tank and good water quality. |
| Communities: | Good with most other species. |
| Suitability: | OK if you meet its needs. |
Badman’s tropical fish is the largest and most comprehensive aquarium related resource on the web. We focus on making the lives of aquarists and fish keepers easier.
