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Gold Nugget Pleco (L-18)
Baryancistrus sp.
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: Medium 6cm - 8cm
Due to variations within each species, your aquatic life may not look identical to the image provided.
Fish Statistics
- Minimum Tank Size:
- 200 litres
- Diet:
- Omnivore
- Origin:
- South America
- Temp (C):
- 22-26 C
- Max Size:
- 15cm
- Family:
- Loricariidae
- pH:
- 6.5 - 7.0
- Care Level:
- Easy
- Compatibility:
- See Tank Mates Chart below
Buy Gold Nugget Pleco (L-18)
Small 4 - 6cm
- 1 or more items - £24.50
Tank Mates
We recommend pairing your Gold Nugget Pleco (L-18) with these other fish:
