L18 Gold Nugger Pleco

Fish Species

L18 Gold Nugger Pleco

Baryancistrus xanthellus

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The L18 Gold Nugget Pleco is a striking freshwater fish known for its black body adorned with bright yellow spots. It is a bottom-dwelling, nocturnal species that enjoys plenty of hiding spots and driftwood. They are generally peaceful but can be territorial with other bottom-dwellers in smaller tanks. They require good water quality and a diet rich in vegetable matter. L18 features large spots and bright yellow fin seams. L81 possesses much smaller, more numerous, and often paler spots

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Classification

Scientific Name

Baryancistrus xanthellus

Origin Region

South America

Water Type

freshwater

Diet

Omnivore

Care Difficulty

Intermediate

Max Size

25 cm | 9.8 in

Water Requirements
Amazon Basin

Temperature

24–29°C

pH

5.5–7

GH Hardness

1–8dGH

KH Alkalinity

1–4dKH

Min Tank Size

250L

Similar Fish

Other Baryancistrus xanthellus variants