{"product_id":"gold-nugget-pleco","title":"Gold Nugget Pleco","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eGold Nugget Pleco (Baryancistrus xanthellus – L018\/L081\/L177)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"68\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eA strikingly beautiful pleco with vibrant golden spots and fin edges, perfect for large display aquariums\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eThe Gold Nugget Pleco is a highly sought-after Loricariid catfish known for its deep black body covered with brilliant gold spots and yellow-trimmed fins. Native to Brazil’s Rio Xingu, this pleco is a peaceful yet territorial bottom-dweller that thrives in spacious aquariums with smooth driftwood, caves, and strong water flow. It primarily feeds on algae and biofilm but benefits from a diet supplemented with sinking wafers and occasional vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"723\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large community or pleco-specific aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26–30°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"812\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept singly or with non-competing bottom dwellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful; can be territorial with other plecos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-ADh8U5W-s?si=GtxBkh2FCkPPhD1m\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any requests for gender\/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect\/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot\/point here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1773791819344000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2k9yi1kfNS3gGYbl3HPv0B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/\u003cwbr\u003enearestlocation\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41999420981325,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/gold-nugget-pleco.webp?v=1754307428","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/gold-nugget-pleco","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}