L177 Golden Nugget/Seam Pleco Profile

Scientific Name : Baryancistrus sp. L177
Family : Loricariidae
Common Name : Golden Nugget/Seam Pleco
Maximum Length : 25cm / 9.8"
Origin : Rio Tapajos, Brazil - A black water river
pH Level : 6.0 - 7.4 Things to note: The Golden Nugget is very beautiful fish, and relatively undemanding.

Personal comments : This species combines the spotting of a Scobi with the yellow seams of the Mango Pleco, a great reason why it's so popular with hobbyists. However I refrain from keeping them from my tank because of something I read about Gold Nuggets being susceptible to Sudden Death Syndrome.

Tips : L177 are mostly similar. Pick the best coloured one, and provide it with lots of space due to it combative nature.
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Sexual dimporphism / reproduction : Not known.

Feeding : It eats almost everything.

Behavior in captivity : This species gets on well with most bottom dwellers and will not proactively attack other fish.