Gold Nugget Pleco (Baryancistrus xanthellus)

Fish in the family Loricariidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameBaryancistrus xanthellus

FamilyLoricariidae

Also known asGold Nugget, L018, L177, L081

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

Dietomnivore

Adult size9 in

Minimum tank size75 gallons

Water parametersTemp 77-86°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 2-12 dGH

Appearance

Black body covered in bright yellow-gold spots with yellow margins on the dorsal and tail fins.

Difficulty and care for the Gold Nugget Pleco

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Brazil (Rio Xingu)

Keeper notes

Territorial toward other bottom-dwellers; needs its own cave and territory.

Log Gold Nugget Pleco in your reef tank

Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Gold Nugget Pleco alongside everything else in your reef.

Download Reef Trak See the full app