The Golden Nugget Plec is one of the more popular and often seen suckermouth catfishes. As with other fish in this group, accurate identification can be difficult and there are several similar looking species, usually with variations in spot size.
Golden Nuggets are peaceful and can be kept with most fishes without difficulty. The fish is party nocturnal and should be provided with hiding spots amongst wood. Although primarily an algae eater, they will take some frozen or meatier foods, which should be fed as a small part of their diet along with lots of vegetable/algae based foods. Soft water is preferable.
Fish Database: Golden Nugget Plec - Baryancistrus sp.
Aquarium requirements
Aquarium suitability: 4/5
Sociability rating: 8/10
Area of tank: Bottom
Aquarium water conditions: 6-7.5, vs,s,m,h
Temperature: 23 - 28C
Feeding: Sinking foods, wafers, pellets, vegetable matter, a small part of the diet should include some meat
Minimum tank size: 75cm
Min / Max number in tank:
Sociability rating: 8/10
Area of tank: Bottom
Aquarium water conditions: 6-7.5, vs,s,m,h
Temperature: 23 - 28C
Feeding: Sinking foods, wafers, pellets, vegetable matter, a small part of the diet should include some meat
Minimum tank size: 75cm
Min / Max number in tank:
Fish fact file
Family: Loricariidae (Armoured catfishes)
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Origin: South America; Brazil
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Size: 15cm
Behavior: Peaceful, bottom dweller, semi-nocturnal
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Synonyms:
Other common names:
Origin: South America; Brazil
Natural habitat:
Size: 15cm
Behavior: Peaceful, bottom dweller, semi-nocturnal
Breeding:
Natural water conditions:
Sexing:
Fish code No.0316
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