L177
Unknown
Gold Nugget Pleco
Baryancistrus xanthellus
L-number
L177
Size
22 cm
Temperature
28–30 °C
pH
6–7.5
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Xingu)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Baryancistrus xanthellus (L177), often called Gold Nugget Pleco, is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Xingu). The species reaches about 22 cm, is best kept at 28–30 °C and pH 6–7.5. In the aquarium it mainly eats algae, vegetables, shrimp.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 28–30 °C and pH 6–7.5. Feed a varied diet of algae, vegetables, shrimp.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, vegetables, shrimp
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Xingu)