{"product_id":"royal-red-eye-pleco-panaque-schaeferi","title":"Royal Red Eye Pleco (Panaque schaeferi)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Red Eye Pleco (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanaque schaeferi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Red Eye Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanaque schaeferi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a magnificent and highly sought-after pleco, admired for its striking body pattern, vibrant red eyes, and impressive adult size. Native to the Orinoco River basin in South America, this spectacular species is an outstanding centrepiece for large freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its bold markings, powerful body, and unique appearance, the Royal Red Eye Pleco quickly becomes the focal point of any aquarium. Like other members of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanaque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e genus, it is a specialised wood-grazing species that requires driftwood as an essential part of its diet and enjoys aquariums with plenty of caves, wood, and shaded hiding places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough generally peaceful, mature specimens can become territorial towards other plecos and bottom-dwelling fish. They are best kept with medium to large community fish and peaceful cichlids in spacious, well-filtered aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Red Eye Plecos are herbivorous wood grazers and require constant access to natural driftwood, which plays an important role in their digestion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement their diet with quality herbivore pellets, algae wafers, and a variety of fresh vegetables including zucchini, cucumber, pumpkin, green beans, capsicum, and peas. They will also graze on biofilm and naturally occurring algae within the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanaque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species, they produce a considerable amount of waste, making powerful filtration and regular water changes essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Like This Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking red eyes and bold striped pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressive centrepiece for large aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique wood-grazing behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy and long-lived with proper care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful with most similarly sized fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tank Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–15 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 600 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreferred Setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strong filtration, excellent water movement, abundant driftwood, caves, and open swimming space\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Herbivore\/Xylivore – requires driftwood as part of its diet, supplemented with herbivore pellets, algae wafers, fresh vegetables, and biofilm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful to semi-aggressive, particularly towards other plecos.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Behaviour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best kept singly or with other large bottom-dwellers only in very spacious aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orinoco River Basin, Colombia and Venezuela.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 45–50 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable with larger tetras, silver dollars, Severums, Geophagus, peaceful cichlids, bichirs, stingrays, and other robust community fish. Avoid housing multiple large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanaque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species together unless the aquarium provides ample space and well-defined territories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: Sample photos are for reference only. Colour, pattern, and size may vary slightly as each fish is unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Fin Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43766922903626,"sku":null,"price":179.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/4436\/3338\/files\/royalredeyepleco.jpg?v=1782985159","url":"https:\/\/www.topfinaquatics.co.nz\/products\/royal-red-eye-pleco-panaque-schaeferi","provider":"Top Fin Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}