Gold Angelicus Plecostomus (L-108)
Gold Angelicus Plecostomus, Baryancistrus genus, is arguably one of the more attractive and coveted members of the Plecostomus family. Sometimes sold commonly as “Peckoltia Angelicus”, it is also identified as L-04, L-028, and L-073. Most are now farm-raised specimens. The body is a velvety dark chocolate color with white-yellow dots on the body and the fins. This pattern is so consistent so as to nearly cause a camouflage effect. The Gold Angelicus will often hide in caves/driftwood during the day and only comes out for food. This is a good scavenging Plecostomus and will eat most aquarium foods, but be sure to supplement the diet with algae discs or other sinking pellet foods. Growing to about 6 inches in captive length, the Gold Nugget can be kept with most other small to medium Community fish and even medium-sized Cichlids. It is not very social with other plecostomus and should probably be kept as the only Pleco in the tank. Water quality is fairly important and the nitrates should be kept below 20 PPM. When treating for parasitic infestations, it is best to follow the instructions and treat the Gold Angelicus as a “smooth skin” fish.
Approximate Arrival Size for Gold Angelicus Plecostomus: 2 to 3.5 inches
