Fishician®Diet
Herbivore/Xylophage – driftwood (essential), algae wafers, blanched vegetables; digests wood
Aquarium species profile
Blue-Eyed Pleco
Panaque cochliodon · South America (Colombia — Magdalena and Cauca Rivers)
Minimum tank75 gal
Adult size14"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature72–79°F
pH range6.5–7.5
Compatible tank mates
Large peaceful fish, one per tank for plecos
Tank mates to avoid
Other large plecos (territorial), fish that compete for driftwood
Care notes
L239. Named for striking electric-blue eyes. Dark grey-black body. A wood-eating Panaque species — must have driftwood at all times or will deteriorate. Produces massive amounts of waste from wood digestion — robust filtration essential. Territorial with own kind.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.