Gold Nugget Plecostomus
(Baryancistrus sp.)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Gold Nugget Plecostomus
(Baryancistrus sp.)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Tan, Yellow
Diet
Omnivore
Water Conditions
73-79° F, KH 8-10, pH 6.5-7.0
Max. Size
10"
Family
Loricariidae
Minimum Tank Size
50 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Tan, Yellow
Diet
Omnivore
Water Conditions
73-79° F, KH 8-10, pH 6.5-7.0
Max. Size
10"
Family
Loricariidae
Minimum Tank Size
50 gallons
Compatibility
View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information
Overview
The name "Gold Nugget Pleco" is short for "Gold Nugget Plecostomus." It is a suckermouth catfish which was first captured and exported to Great Britain in 1981. Due to the abundance of stock available in the catfish category, it has become very difficult to categorize them by species. As a result, you may see a reference to the letter "L" for the family Loricariidae, followed by a number. The Gold Nugget Pleco is referred to as L018 or L-18 by most hobbyists.
The Gold Nugget Pleco is a shy bottom-dweller that appreciates plenty of driftwood in its environment.
Unfortunately, the Gold Nugget's breeding habits have not been documented.
Feeding the Gold Nugget Pleco is not difficult due to the fact that it is not a finicky eater. Feeding off the bottom of the tank, it gets most of its nutrition from left over food and algae. If there is no algae or left over food present, supplement with high quality flake food, sinking carnivore pellets, and freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: Less than 2"; Medium: 2" to 2-1/2"; Large: 2-1/2" or larger
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Customer Testimonials
Scott Goss
Mobile , IL
I currently have a Gold Nugget Pleco that is about 1-1/2" to 2" in length and very beautiful. In fact it looks very much like the one pictured. It gets along well with my tank mates especially my larger 5 to 6" Featherfin Catfish. Other tank mates include at present: Cardinal Tetras, Pristella Tetras, brilliant Rasboras, a Dwarf Gourami, and a very mature female guppy. I have had my Gold Nugget Pleco for about three years now and would recommend it to anybody for its exquisite beauty.
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