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Golden Vampire Pleco - (Leporacanthicus heterodon)
Fish Details, Description and Information Below:

🐟 Golden Vampire Pleco — (Leporacanthicus heterodon)

The Golden Vampire Pleco is a striking, carnivorous pleco prized for its golden/yellow highlights, strong jaw and fang-like teeth used for eating meaty foods. Native to Brazilian rivers (notably the Xingu), it’s a showy, moderately large pleco that’s popular with collectors who want a bold, meat-eating Loricariid.


⚠️ Identification / L-number note
Some sellers list this fish as L172 or L172a — this is incorrect. L172 (the “Quoll Pleco”) is an Ancistrini sp. (L172). Don’t rely solely on mismatched L-numbers when buying; use morphology (fangs, body shape, fin & color traits) and supplier reputation to confirm Leporacanthicus heterodon.


🌊 Tank setup

  • 🏠 Tank: 55–75+ gallons (single adult), larger for multiple fish
  • 🪵 Driftwood, caves and rock caves for hiding and territories
  • 💧 Strong filtration, good oxygenation and regular water changes
  • 🌊 Moderate current — mimic riverine conditions

🍽️ Diet

  • 🍤 Primarily carnivorous — shrimp, mussels, bloodworms, quality sinking carnivore pellets
  • 🥦 Will accept occasional vegetable matter but thrives on protein

⚖️ Temperament

  • 🛡️ Semi-aggressive / territorial (especially to other bottom dwellers)
  • 🤝 Best with robust, similarly sized tankmates; avoid very small fish

🧠 Behavior & care

  • 🌙 Mostly nocturnal / crepuscular — more active at dusk and night
  • 🧼 Needs pristine water and stable parameters
  • 🔒 Provide plenty of caves to reduce aggression and allow natural behavior

📋 At a glance

🔖 Scientific Name Leporacanthicus heterodon
🐟 Common Name Golden Vampire Pleco
🌎 Origin Rio Xingu basin (Brazil)
📏 Size 8–10" (20–25 cm)
🌡️ Temperature 78–86°F (26–30°C)
💧 pH Range 6.0–7.5
🐟 Temperament Semi-aggressive / territorial
🏠 Tank Size 55–75+ gallons
🍽️ Diet Carnivore
🎯 Experience Intermediate → Advanced

💡 Highly sought after for color and feeding behavior — confirm ID before purchase (see the L-number note above), and plan for a protein-rich diet and strong filtration.

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