Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018)

Baryancistrus xanthellus

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)

Adult Size25 cm

Temperature27–32°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom

StockingSolo only

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Compatible on paper, but will Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018)

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Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & Kabia rainbowfish

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-Aggressive Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & Abei Puffer

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Pao abei

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & Achara Catfish

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & Adolfo Cory

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Corydoras adolfoi

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & Adonis Pleco

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & Afra Cichlid

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Cynotilapia afra

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & African Arowana

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & African Butterfly Fish

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & African Clawed Frog

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Xenopus laevis

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & African Dwarf Frog

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & African Jewel Cichlid

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & African Knifefish

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Xenomystus nigri

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & African Lungfish

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & African Pike

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & African Pipefish

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & Agassiz Cory

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & Allen's Rainbowfish

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018) & Alligator Gar

Baryancistrus xanthellus · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution

Gold Nugget Pleco (L018): Semi-AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive