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LDA117 Gold Nugget Pleco - (Baryancistrus xanthellus)

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LDA117 Gold Nugget Pleco - (Baryancistrus xanthellus)
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🐟 LDA117 Gold Nugget Pleco – (Baryancistrus xanthellus) – South American Pleco for Sale

The LDA117 Gold Nugget Pleco (Baryancistrus xanthellus) is a visually stunning freshwater pleco with a jet-black body decorated with vivid golden-yellow spots and brightly edged fins. Native to Brazil’s Rio Xingu, this pleco is highly popular among aquarists for its dazzling coloration, peaceful temperament, and algae-grazing abilities. With proper care, it becomes a long-lived and striking centerpiece in a community aquarium.


🔎 Quick Facts – LDA117 Gold Nugget Pleco

  • 📛 Common Name: Gold Nugget Pleco
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Baryancistrus xanthellus
  • 🌍 Origin: Rio Xingu, Brazil – South America
  • 🎨 Appearance: Black body with golden-yellow spots and yellow-tipped fins
  • 📏 Max Size: 6–8 inches (15–20 cm)
  • 💎 Availability: Gold Nugget pleco for sale – South American species

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • 🤝 Peaceful but can be territorial toward other bottom-dwelling plecos
  • 🌿 Spends much of its time grazing on algae and biofilm
  • 🪶 Ideal for peaceful community tanks with similar-sized fish

🏠 Tank Requirements – LDA117 Gold Nugget Pleco Care

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 40+ gallons
  • 🪵 Include driftwood, caves, and rocky shelters for security
  • 🌊 Prefers strong water flow and highly oxygenated water
  • 💡 Moderate lighting to bring out vibrant coloration

💧 Water Parameters

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 77–84°F (25–29°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.4–7.4
  • 💧 Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

🍽️ Diet (Omnivorous with herbivorous preference)

  • 🌿 Algae wafers, spirulina-rich pellets, blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber, peas)
  • 🍤 Occasional protein: bloodworms, shrimp, sinking carnivore pellets

🔍 Sexing

  • 👨 Males: More developed odontodes and slimmer profile
  • 👩 Females: Rounder, fuller body, especially when mature

📋 Overview Table – LDA117 Gold Nugget Pleco Care

Feature Details
🌍 Origin Rio Xingu, Brazil – South America
📏 Max Size 6–8 inches (15–20 cm)
😇 Temperament Peaceful, semi-territorial with other plecos
🏠 Tank Size 40+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.4–7.4
🌡️ Temp 77–84°F (25–29°C)
🍽️ Diet Omnivorous – algae, vegetables, protein
🎯 Ideal For South American river setups, planted aquariums

✨ Highlight:
The LDA117 Gold Nugget Pleco is a beautifully patterned pleco perfect for aquarists who want an active algae grazer that also serves as a colorful focal point in the tank.

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