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Golden Vampire Pleco - (Leporacanthicus heterodon)
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🐟 Golden Vampire Pleco (Leporacanthicus heterodon)

The Golden Vampire Pleco is a striking armored catfish known for its bold yellow and black pattern and prominent teeth, giving it a fierce yet captivating look. Native to South America’s river systems, this pleco is a hardy but territorial bottom-dweller that requires spacious tanks with plenty of hiding spots.

⚠️ Note: This pleco is commonly misidentified as L172. However, L172 is a Ancistrini sp.(L172) Quoll Pleco which is a different species. The Golden Vampire Pleco does not have an L number designation.


🔍 Quick Facts

  • 🆔 Common Name: Golden Vampire Pleco
  • 🧬 Scientific Name: Leporacanthicus heterodon
  • 🧬 Family: Loricariidae
  • 🌎 Origin: South America — Orinoco and Amazon basins
  • 📏 Max Size: Up to 8 inches (20 cm)

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

  • ⚔️ Territorial and somewhat aggressive toward other plecos
  • 🐟 Primarily nocturnal and bottom-dwelling
  • 🛑 Best kept singly or in very large tanks with ample hiding spaces

🏡 Tank Requirements

  • 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons+
  • 🪵 Provide caves, driftwood, and rocky hiding spots
  • 💨 Moderate water flow and strong filtration needed
  • 🌿 Sparse planting recommended due to territorial behavior

Water Parameters:

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.5–7.5
  • 💧 Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet

  • Omnivorous — enjoys sinking carnivore pellets, algae wafers, and occasional protein foods like bloodworms or shrimp

📊 Overview Table

🏷️ Feature 📋 Details
🆔 Common Name Golden Vampire Pleco
🧬 Scientific Name Leporacanthicus heterodon
🌍 Origin South America — Orinoco and Amazon basins
📏 Max Size Up to 8 in (20 cm)
🕊️ Temperament Territorial, nocturnal
🛁 Tank Size 55+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.5–7.5
🌡️ Temperature 74–82°F (23–28°C)
🍽️ Diet Omnivorous
🐠 Ideal For Pleco enthusiasts with space for territory

📝 Snippet

The Golden Vampire Pleco (Leporacanthicus heterodon) is a boldly patterned armored catfish prized for its striking colors and fierce appearance. Commonly misidentified as L172, it actually has no L number. Requires ample space and hiding places due to its territorial nature.

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