Scobinancistrus aureatus

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Sunshine Pleco
Sunshine Pleco
Species	Scobinancistrus aureatus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L)
Size	30.48 cm 11-12 " (27.9-30.5cm)
pH	5.8 - 7.2
Temp.	298.15 K 25 °C 536.67 °R 302.039 K 28.889 °C 543.67 °R77 -84 °F (25-28.9°C)
Water Hardness	5-19
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	8-10 years

Contents 1 Alternative names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

[edit] Alternative names

Goldie Pleco, Sunshine Pleco, L14, L014

[edit] Sexing

Males are larger than females when mature and have a more "bristled" appearance.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers pea gravel or large rounded stones with hiding places. Will uproot plants so this fish is not planted tank compatible.

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish