What water does Golden Nugget Pleco need?

Golden Nugget Pleco does best at 27–31 °C with a pH of 6–7.5.

How big does Golden Nugget Pleco get?

Golden Nugget Pleco grows to about 22 cm.

Is Golden Nugget Pleco easy to keep?

Golden Nugget Pleco is rated moderate: not difficult, but it needs stable water and the right set-up, so it suits keepers with some experience.

Is Golden Nugget Pleco peaceful?

Mostly. Golden Nugget Pleco is peaceful when young; adult males territorial with other plecos, so give it plenty of space and hiding places.

How much is delivery for Golden Nugget Pleco?

Golden Nugget Pleco is sent by specialist livestock courier anywhere in the UK for £20 per order, or free on orders of £100 or more.

Fish

Golden Nugget Pleco

Baryancistrus xanthellus

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Care level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful when young; adult males territorial with other plecos
Adult size: 22cm
Water: pH 6–7.5 · 27–31 °C
Origin: Brazil

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About this fish

The Golden Nugget Pleco (Baryancistrus xanthellus, L018) has a dark body covered in bright gold spots, with gold-edged dorsal and tail fins. A native of the Volta Grande stretch of Brazil's Rio Xingu, it thrives in warm, fast-flowing, highly oxygenated water and grows into a substantial fish of up to about 22 cm, so plan the tank for the adult.

Care

Plan for the adult size: a tank of at least 120 × 45 cm, with caves, rock piles and wood so it can claim its own territory. Keep the water warm (27–31 °C), clean and well oxygenated with strong flow, and make large weekly water changes. Juveniles are peaceful, but adult males become territorial towards other plecos.

Feeding

Mostly vegetable-based: spirulina or algae wafers and blanched courgette, plus some protein such as frozen bloodworm, mysis or protein-rich pellets. Feed in the evening and remove leftover vegetables the next day.

Quick answers

What water does Golden Nugget Pleco need?: Golden Nugget Pleco does best at 27–31 °C with a pH of 6–7.5.
How big does Golden Nugget Pleco get?: Golden Nugget Pleco grows to about 22 cm.
Is Golden Nugget Pleco easy to keep?: Golden Nugget Pleco is rated moderate: not difficult, but it needs stable water and the right set-up, so it suits keepers with some experience.
Is Golden Nugget Pleco peaceful?: Mostly. Golden Nugget Pleco is peaceful when young; adult males territorial with other plecos, so give it plenty of space and hiding places.
How much is delivery for Golden Nugget Pleco?: Golden Nugget Pleco is sent by specialist livestock courier anywhere in the UK for £20 per order, or free on orders of £100 or more.

Delivery & returns

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