🔵 Blue-Eyed Pleco Panaque suttonorum
Rare • Sapphire Eyes • Wood Eater
 
📋 The Blue-Eyed Pleco (Panaque suttonorum) is one of the most spectacular plecos in the world, instantly recognizable for its glowing sapphire-blue eyes. Native to Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela, this giant pleco reaches up to 20 inches and requires a huge aquarium or indoor pond.
Like the Royal Pleco, the Blue-Eyed Pleco is a true wood eater (xylophage), meaning it requires constant access to driftwood for its digestive health. It is generally peaceful toward tank mates but can be territorial with other large plecos. Its rarity, size, and striking eyes make it a holy grail species for pleco collectors.
 
💡 Highlights
🔵 Blue Eyes – Striking and unique feature
🌳 Wood Eater – Requires driftwood for health
🐟 Freshwater Giant – Up to 20 inches long
✅ Peaceful Showpiece – Territorial only with plecos
💎 Collector’s Pleco – Extremely rare