Glyptoperichthys joselimaianus

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Gold Spot Pleco
L001,L022
Species	Glyptoperichthys joselimaianus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	189.271 liters 189,270.589 mL 50 US Gallons (189.3L)
Size	11.811 in 20-30 cm (7.9-11.8")
pH	6.5 - 7.5
Temp.	297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 302.15 K 84.2 °F 543.87 °R24 -29 °C (75.2-84.2°F)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Herbivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-15 years

[edit] Alternative names

Gold Spot Pleco, L001, L022

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Pterygoplichthys joselimaianus

[edit] Sexing

Mature females will appear wider when viewed from above.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful plec, will live with other peaceful or semi-aggressive fish. Do not keep with other plecs as they can be territorial when mature.

[edit] Diet

Provide plenty of vegetable matter. Spirulina pellets, Algae wafers, peas, etc. Requires driftwood to chew on. Feed occasionally with frozen Bloodworm and catfish pellets such as Carnivore pellets or Shrimp pellets.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once at night.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Appreciate bogwood in their environment and places to hide. A good filter is a must.

[edit] Behaviour

Is moderately active during the day and more active at night. Peaceful to other fish. Terrorital to other plecos. Bottom feeder, but may eat off higher tank walls. Will outcompete other catfish to food.

[edit] Identification

Dark brown body with large golden coloured spots.

[edit] Origin

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet CatFish
• WetPetz