Gold Nugget Pleco
Baryancistrus xanthellus
Community
The Gold Nugget plec is a well known fish that is hardy, peaceful and excellent at eating algae. It is easy to keep (providing it is fed correctly) and can make an excellent addition to a community aquarium. It does grow to 10" so does require plenty of space.
There are other, more suitable plecs for the smaller tank.
Adult Length: 25cm
Temperature Range 20-29°C
pH Range: 5.5-7.5
Special Requirements: They grow large!
Tanks Mates: They are a good community fish as they are peaceful..
Feeding: They are an omnivore and should be fed high protein pellets and frozen food as well as algae wafers, spirulina based flake and also vegetable matter like cucumber and lettuce.
