
Fish Species
L18 Gold Nugger Pleco
Baryancistrus xanthellus
About
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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Scientific Name
Baryancistrus xanthellus
Origin Region
South America
Water Type
Diet
Care Difficulty
Max Size
25 cm | 9.8 in
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
