{"product_id":"royal-pleco-l190","title":"Royal Pleco (L190)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eRoyal Pleco (Panaque nigrolineatus – L190)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eA majestic and robust pleco with striking striped patterns, ideal for large, well-structured aquariums\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eThe Royal Pleco, also known as the Royal Panaque, is a highly prized pleco species featuring a bold black-and-white striped body and a powerful, armored appearance. Native to the Amazon River Basin, this species is known for its ability to rasp on wood, which should always be provided in its habitat for both dietary and behavioral needs. Peaceful yet territorial with other bottom-dwellers, the Royal Pleco makes an impressive centerpiece for large aquariums with strong filtration and high oxygen levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large community or pleco-focused aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"843\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept singly due to territorial nature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful with similarly sized fish; can be territorial with other plecos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35–40 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-ADh8U5W-s?si=GtxBkh2FCkPPhD1m\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any requests for gender\/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect\/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot\/point here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1773791819344000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2k9yi1kfNS3gGYbl3HPv0B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/\u003cwbr\u003enearestlocation\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41999422816333,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/royal_pleco.webp?v=1754307537","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/royal-pleco-l190","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}