Gold Nugget Pleco
Gold Nugget Pleco is a semi-aggressive freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 50 gallons (189 L), water at 77-86°F (25-30°C) and a pH of 6-7.5.
Also searched as: gold nugget pleco, baryancistrus xanthellus, l018
Quick facts
Black with gold spots. Territorial. Needs high flow and oxygen.
| Minimum tank | 50 gallons (189 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 77-86°F (25-30°C) |
| pH | 6-7.5 |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim level | Bottom |
| Group size | Can be kept singly |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Striped Raphael Catfishmin tank 35 gal
Temperature overlap 77-86°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- African Butterfly Fishmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-86°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
- Blue Phantom Plecomin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-86°F, pH overlap 6-7. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Moonlight Gouramimin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 79-86°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Pearl Gouramimin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-82°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Snakeskin Gouramimin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-86°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Snowball Plecomin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-86°F, pH overlap 6-7. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Zebra Plecomin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 79-86°F, pH overlap 6-7. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; temperature overlap 77°F is too narrow.
Green Terrormin tank 50 galTexas Cichlidmin tank 55 gal- African Cichlids (Mbuna)min tank 55 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no pH overlap (6-7.5 vs 7.8-8.6).
- Tropheusmin tank 75 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no pH overlap (6-7.5 vs 8-9).
- Oscar Fishmin tank 55 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species.
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