L018 Baryancistrus sp.
⚠️ Level: Moderate — a sought-after ornamental catfish for a spacious aquarium.
The L018 (Baryancistrus sp.), also known as the Gold/Black Zebra Pleco, is a beautiful ornamental catfish with a dark body and yellow spots or patches. A popular species for L-number enthusiasts, suitable for a spacious aquarium with strong current.
🐠 Animal Specifications
| Min. aquarium length | 120+ cm |
| Diet | Herbivorous |
| Housing | Can be kept alone or with multiple |
| Breeding behavior | Cave spawner |
| Origin | South America |
| Family | Loricariidae |
| Difficulty | ⭐⭐ Moderate |
🏪 Collection & Guarantee
- Only available for pickup at our store in Heinkenszand — this animal is not shipped
- Feel free to inspect the fish carefully in the store upon collection
- Upon collection, feel free to ask for advice on care or the composition of your aquarium
✂️ Care
Provide plenty of hiding places such as bogwood and caves (important for breeding as a cave spawner), and a strong current with high oxygen saturation. As an herbivore, a diet rich in vegetables and algae wafers is important, supplemented with bogwood to scrape.
🐠 Combination Tip
Peaceful towards other fish, but can be territorial towards conspecifics — provide ample space and hiding places when keeping multiple specimens.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is an L-number?
L-numbers are a classification system for Loricariidae (armored catfish) whose exact scientific name is not always yet established.
What should I feed?
Mainly plant-based food such as vegetables and algae wafers — bogwood in the aquarium is also important as a food source.
Can I keep multiple specimens together?
Yes, provided there is enough space and hiding places to limit territorial behavior among them.
Do you have another question? Feel free to visit our store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.
Why Aquarium Plant Shop?
- Many types of aquarium fish in stock.
- Pick up in store is possible 6 days a week.
- Livestock will not be shipped.
