⚠️ Level: Moderate — a bright yellow, sought-after ornamental catfish for the spacious aquarium.

The L081 (Baryancistrus Xanthellus), also known as the Gold Nugget Pleco, is one of the most desired L-numbers, with a dark body covered in bright yellow spots. An impressive eye-catcher for armored catfish enthusiasts.

🐠 Animal Specifications

🏪 Pickup & Guarantee

• Only available for pickup at our store in Heinkenszand — this animal is not shipped
• Feel free to inspect the fish thoroughly in the store upon pickup
• Upon pickup, feel free to ask for advice on care or aquarium setup

✂️ Care

Provide plenty of hiding places such as driftwood and caves (important for reproduction as a cave spawner), and strong current with high oxygen saturation. As an herbivore, a diet rich in vegetables and algae wafers is important, supplemented with driftwood for scraping.

🐠 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 established yet.

What should I feed it?
Mainly plant-based food such as vegetables and algae wafers — driftwood 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.