How big do gold spot plecos get?
How big do gold spot plecos get?
12 inches
Unlike the widely-seen Common Pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus) and Trinidad Pleco (Hypostomus punctatus), which easily reach a monstrous size of 18 to 20+ inches (45 to 51+ cm), the Gold Spot Pleco grows to a size of 12 inches (30.5 cm).
Why are pleco named with L?
The “L” in the name comes from “Loricariidae” which is the very large catfish family these Plecos belong to. This categorising of the Pleco fish into L-numbers is not a formal scientific designation, but allowed people at the time to identify a common name for each species.
Do gold nugget Plecos need wood?
However, they do not devour all plants and their nibbling will probably go unnoticed in most tanks. Gold nugget plecos also benefit from having real driftwood–from a pet store–to rasp on. Driftwood from elsewhere could have dangerous chemicals soaked into the wood.
Why do plecos have numbers?
This number should correspond to the order of presentations of this plecos in the magazine DATZ. They used the letter “L” in front of the number to mark that it is a number of a Loricariidae. The use of numbering systems had previously been practiced in other fish families.
How long do gold nugget Plecos live?
around 5 years
The average Gold Nugget Pleco lifespan is around 5 years when kept in captivity. In the wild, this number has been reported to be a few years longer. This lifespan assumes these fish are getting optimal care.
How fast do gold nugget Plecos grow?
A: Baryancistrus Xanthellus grow quite slowly at a rate of around one centimeter every couple of months, provided that you provide your fish with a high-quality, varied diet and the correct water parameters.
What are L numbers for pleco?
L-number catfish articles
| L-number | Scientific name | Common name(s) |
|---|---|---|
| L003 | Baryancistrus sp. | Kieser pleco |
| L004 | Hypancistrus sp. | Angelicus pleco, Zebra pleco |
| L005 | Hypancistrus sp. | Angelicus pleco, Zebra pleco |
| L006 | Hemiancistrus oligospilus | Brown Dot Peckoltia |
Are plecos smart?
Registered. Some are smart and some are not as smart. It varies from species to species. But since they live a long time and some grow to a great size, they obviously have to be fairly intelligent to get to that size in the wild.
Why are plecos named with numbers?
Originally, it was intended to number the plecos in the order of their presentation in the magazine DATZ. Occasionally there were also deliberate and less wanted deviations.