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Photo of: Gold Nugget Pleco (Baryancistrus sp L177, L085, L018)
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Scientific Name(s): Baryancistrus sp L177, L085, L018
Common Name(s): Gold Nugget Pleco, L177, L085, L018
Family: Loricariidae
Species Type: Plecostomus
Maximum Size: 8 inches
Life Span: 25 years
Natural Habitat: South American lakes and rivers
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Tank Region: Bottom of tank
Possible Tank Mates: Does well with virtually any fish that has the same water requirements.
Description: The Gold Nugget Pleco is truly one of the most beautiful of plecos readily available in the hobby today. There are 3 similar forms from the same river which are separated by the size of the spots and collection locality. The fish with the largest spots come from higher up the river and the smaller spots come from further down the river while the L018 is from in between them. The L085 is the juvenile form of L018, thus they are the same fish. It is important, that when you compare the size of spots, you compare similar sized fish since the spots tend to change size as the fish grows.
Temperature Range 78°F - 86°F
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Diet: Omnivorous - Feed with frozen blood worms, zucchini, and sinking vegetable-based pellet food. Driftwood is essential for maximum health and growth. The Gold Nugget Pleco will not usually eat algae from the glass. Plants are not eaten.
Temperment: Community bottom feeder
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