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Origin: Wild Colombia
Locale: Rio Orinoco
Diet: Omnivore and algae grazer, seems to prefer a more veggie-based diet than many of its close relatives
Adult Size: 3″+
Recommended Tank Size: 20 Gallon+
Compatibility: Peaceful toward most tankmates, may be territorial towards other plecoes
Preferred Water Parameters
pH: 6.2 – 7.2
Temp: 76-82F
Ammonia: 0ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate: <30ppm
The Blue Panaque is relatively new to the hobby. Contrary to its common name, it is actually not a panaque at all, and it is not usually very blue, either. The body typically ranges from dark brown to a charcoal color, and the fins will have blue hues to them. Some may have more blue than others; their coloration varies greatly.
In the wild, they live in flowing rivers, making them intolerable in captivity to waste build up and dirty or not properly oxygenated water. Their substrate should be smooth gravel and include some larger rocks as well, and driftwood should furnish the tank for them to hide in and graze off of. They will live peacefully with many tankmates but males are aggressive towards their own kind and other similar looking plecos.
They are not as herbivorous as most plecos and must also be supplemented with meaty preparations as well. They should be fed high quality sinking carnivorous wafers and algae wafers, live and frozen bloodworms, and other nutritious foods.
Photo By: Shauna Tranter
Origin: Wild Colombia
Locale: Rio Orinoco
Diet: Omnivore and algae grazer, seems to prefer a more veggie-based diet than many of its close relatives
Adult Size: 3″+
Recommended Tank Size: 20 Gallon+
Compatibility: Peaceful toward most tankmates, may be territorial towards other plecoes
Preferred Water Parameters
pH: 6.2 – 7.2
Temp: 76-82F
Ammonia: 0ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate: <30ppm
The Blue Panaque is relatively new to the hobby. Contrary to its common name, it is actually not a panaque at all, and it is not usually very blue, either. The body typically ranges from dark brown to a charcoal color, and the fins will have blue hues to them. Some may have more blue than others; their coloration varies greatly.
In the wild, they live in flowing rivers, making them intolerable in captivity to waste build up and dirty or not properly oxygenated water. Their substrate should be smooth gravel and include some larger rocks as well, and driftwood should furnish the tank for them to hide in and graze off of. They will live peacefully with many tankmates but males are aggressive towards their own kind and other similar looking plecos.
They are not as herbivorous as most plecos and must also be supplemented with meaty preparations as well. They should be fed high quality sinking carnivorous wafers and algae wafers, live and frozen bloodworms, and other nutritious foods.
Photo By: Shauna Tranter
Q: I just completed my order, what's next?
A: Before shipment, we quarantine all fish for at least 24-48 hours. During this period, we closely monitor the fish to make sure they are healthy. We also do not feed them during this time in order to 'clean out' their digestive system and limit their ability to soil the water. This helps reduce the amount of waste in the bag and will keep the water clean.
Q: When can I expect my order to be ship?
A: Please see Chart below (No Shipping on Holiday)
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Note: If the arrival date above don’t work for you please let me know on the note section upon check out on when you prefer to receive the package.
Q: Who delivers my order and how much?
A: UPS Next Day Air:
For a low flat rate of $55 any where in the US with any size box.
Southwest:
For any order over $200 or order containing mostly large 4+ Males,
we recommend Southwest Air Cargo for flat rate of $65.
Q: I just completed my order, what's next?
A: Before shipment, we quarantine all fish for at least 24-48 hours. During this period, we closely monitor the fish to make sure they are healthy. We also do not feed them during this time in order to 'clean out' their digestive system and limit their ability to soil the water. This helps reduce the amount of waste in the bag and will keep the water clean.
Q: When can I expect my order to be ship?
A: Please see Chart below (No Shipping on Holiday)
Order Placed on: |
Ship Date: |
Arrival Date: UPS Overnight |
Arrival Date: Southwest |
Monday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Wednesday |
Tuesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Thursday |
Wednesday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Friday |
Thursday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Saturday |
Friday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Sunday |
Saturday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Monday |
Sunday |
Tuesday |
Wed |
Tuesday |
Southwest: Depending on your location some cities have limited amount of flights per day. I will normally communicate this with you via email or text the arrival date and arrival time.
Note: If the arrival date above don’t work for you please let me know on the note section upon check out on when you prefer to receive the package.
Q: Who delivers my order and how much?
A: UPS Next Day Air:
For a low flat rate of $55 any where in the US with any size box.
Southwest:
For any order over $200 or order containing mostly large 4+ Males,
we recommend Southwest Air Cargo for flat rate of $65.
Q: Some or all of my fish arrived dead - what do I do?
A: We offer a Live Arrival Guarantee service for four hours after door delivery. In the event that a fish arrives dead in the shipping bag, you must take clear digital pictures of the fish in an unopened bag and email it to vegasvalleycichlids@gmail.com within four hours of receiving your package. Live Arrival Guarantee is voided after the bags have been opened.
VegasValleyCichlids.com will also refund (Not Store Credit) on any DOA'S that involve carrier mishandling, which includes delays (Less than 48 hours), damaged boxes or water temperature extremes. DOA's must be reported the day of arrival and be accompanied by an emailed photo to ensure refund.
25% DOA
We will refund 25% of shipping and the price of the DOA fish.
50% DOA
We will refund 50% of shipping the and price of the DOA fish.
75% DOA
We will refund 100% of shipping and 100% of all the fish.
You keep the fishes that made it for FREE.
Q: Some or all of my fish arrived dead - what do I do?
A: We offer a Live Arrival Guarantee service for four hours after door delivery. In the event that a fish arrives dead in the shipping bag, you must take clear digital pictures of the fish in an unopened bag and email it to vegasvalleycichlids@gmail.com within four hours of receiving your package. Live Arrival Guarantee is voided after the bags have been opened.
VegasValleyCichlids.com will also refund (Not Store Credit) on any DOA'S that involve carrier mishandling, which includes delays (Less than 48 hours), damaged boxes or water temperature extremes. DOA's must be reported the day of arrival and be accompanied by an emailed photo to ensure refund.
25% DOA
We will refund 25% of shipping and the price of the DOA fish.
50% DOA
We will refund 50% of shipping the and price of the DOA fish.
75% DOA
We will refund 100% of shipping and 100% of all the fish.
You keep the fishes that made it for FREE.