Gold Nugget Pleco L018

Gold nugget plecos are rheophilic — adapted to swift, highly oxygenated river current — and do best with real flow and pristine water quality rather than the calmer conditions many other plecos tolerate. That striking yellow-spotted pattern on a near-black body has made it one of the most sought-after and collectible L-number plecos in the hobby for decades. A favorite pickup for serious pleco collectors we see from around the New Milford area.

Care level: Moderate · Temperament: Peaceful · Max size: ~7" · Min tank: 40 gal · Diet: Omnivore, algae wafers + occasional protein