Description
Baryancistrus sp., Gold Nugget Plecostomus
Temp: 73-79° F
KH 8-10
pH 6.5-7.1
Max. Size: 6″
The Gold Nugget Plecostomus is a suckermouth catfish. The Gold Nugget Pleco is a bottom dwelling fish that appreciates plenty of driftwood. Feeding the Gold Nugget Pleco is not a finicky eater and will accept most food types. Feeding off the bottom of the tank eating left over food & algae is how it will live the happiest!
Supplement with sinking carnivore pellets or algae discs, and freeze-dried bloodworms or tubifex worms. There may be a periodic wait up to 4 weekjs on this popular fish but generally these plecos are shipped within 1 week.