L397 Pleco — Red Tiger Panaqolus
 
F1 Florida • Bold Stripes • Clean, Boutique, Shed‑Standard
 
The L397 is that instant standout pleco — thick orange/red bars over a deep chocolate base, crisp pattern edges, and that classic Panaqolus attitude. These are F1 Florida, fully conditioned, stable, and already eating like champs.
 
⭐ Why These Hit the Shed Standard
True red/orange striping — no washed‑out imports
F1 Florida lineage — clean, consistent, trustworthy
QT’d, eating wood + wafers
Peaceful, hardy, community‑friendly
Boutique coloration that holds under real care
 
🐟 Tank Vibes
Give them wood, flow, hides, and clean water. They stay bold, active, and bright — perfect for planted tanks or as a single showcase pleco.
 
🌱 Conservation Status — L397 Pleco (Panaqolus sp. “L397”)
IUCN Red List: Not Evaluated (NE) The L397 is not formally assessed by the IUCN, but its wild collection is restricted in Brazil due to habitat pressure and export regulations in the Rio Xingu region. Dams, deforestation, and waterway changes continue to impact native populations.
Your fish are F1 Florida‑bred, meaning they come from wild‑line parents, but these offspring are captive‑bred, stable, and have zero direct impact on wild stocks.
F1 = wild genetics + captive sustainability.
 
photo credit: Uncle Joe's Fish Shed