The Blue-Eyed Pleco is a wonderful and exotic fish. Their large size and unique bodies make them quite an attractive fish. They are also relatively friendly, and fit great into large aquariums with other large fish. The Blue-Eyed Pleco is a desired fish for both beginning and experienced fish lovers.

Blue-Eyed Plecos are friendly and generally non-aggressive fish though they can be more aggressive than some other plecos. They will fit into communities quite well. They can become aggressive and territorial if they do not have enough food to eat. If this is the case, they will usually use their large size to intimidate others away from their food. Otherwise, the Blue-Eyed Pleco will generally keep to itself. Blue-Eyed Plecos should be kept in large aquariums, with moderate rock and plant decoration. Live plants have a good chance of being uprooted by the Blue-Eyed Pleco's movement if they are not well planted. It is generally recommended to give the Blue-Eyed Pleco vegetables in the diet or your live plants may become part of their diet. Blue-Eyed Plecos need plenty of hiding places, and they should have a strong source of current, such as a powerhead.

They Blue-Eyed Pleco is a large dark fish. At maturity, it will reach a size of seven to twelve inches. Their bodies are flat on the bottom, and taper towards the back of the fish. They have plates with are dark green to black, with hints of a golden hue. Their hallmark and namesake is their bright blue eyes, which truly make them unusual and distinctive.

The Blue-Eyed Pleco, or Panaque suttoni, is originally from Columbia in South America.

The Blue-Eyed Pleco is an easy fish to care for, and is undemanding. They should be kept in water with a temperature of 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The pH level of the water should be slightly acidic, between six and seven. Strong filtration is also needed for healthy Blue-Eyed Plecos. Foods should include vegetables, algae wafers, and freeze dried foods. Blue-Eyed Plecos should have a piece of driftwood in their tank to knaw on. The Blue-Eyed Pleco can sometimes be difficult to acclimate to new aquariums; this is particularly true of younger individuals. The Blue-Eyed Pleco can grow to be fairly large, like all plecos and hence they are not recommended for small tanks.

Breeding of the Blue-Eyed Pleco is possible, but difficult. They should not be kept in to much light when attempting to breed. They will lay yellow eggs.