Gold Nugget Pleco
Baryancistrus xanthellus
Difficulty (1-5): 4/5
Description
Black pleco spotted in gold with a yellow fin margin. Needs high oxygen, strong flow and warm water; sensitive to any nitrate build-up.
Water test requirements
- pH: 6 – 7.5
- Temperature: 26 – 30 °C
- General Hardness (GH): 2 – 15 °dGH
- Nitrate (NO3): ≤ 20 mg/L