Breeding / Rarely bred at home
Rarely bred at home · Hard
Breeding the gold nugget pleco
Very rarely bred: fish traded as L081 have been bred only once on record.
Step by step
Pairing
Rarely bred in captivity. Only a few specialists succeed. Buy a group and wait.
Breeding tank
A large tank with caves, 27-30 C and strong flow.
What starts it
Seasonal changes and big water changes may help.
Eggs and young
Small clutches; unknown consistency.
Raising the fry
Fry need algae and fine foods. Growth is slow.
Common mistakes
- Using small tanks
- Low flow
- Poor water quality
Male or female
Adult males develop a broader, slightly flatter head and longer pectoral-fin spines than females.
Can I breed it in my tank?
- This species is rarely bred in home tanks.
- Hard: for experienced breeders.