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Freshwater fishL-14 Goldie Pleco
L-14 Goldie Pleco
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The L-14 goes by a lot of names, including the golden peacock, goldy, goldie and sunshine. Regardless, this is a rare and beautiful plecostomus from Brazil. The sunshine pleco grows to about 12 inches and lives a long time. Provide wood and room, and this is a hardy fish and a great tank mate for everything from small schooling tetras to large cichlids.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Scobinancistrus aureatus (L-014) |
| Origin | Rio Xingu, Brazil |
| Care Level | Moderate (needs warm, oxygen-rich water) |
| Temperament | Peaceful with fish; territorial with other plecos |
| Adult Size | Up to 10–12" |
| Lifespan | 12–15+ years |
| Diet | Omnivore (sinking foods) |
| Water Temperature | 78–84°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Group Size | Single, or several with a cave each |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 3–4" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them strong current, high oxygen, rocky caves and driftwood. Keep the water warm and very clean, since they produce a lot of waste on a meaty diet.
Feeding: Feed meaty sinking foods like carnivore pellets. They also enjoy frozen foods like shrimp and bloodworms.
Tankmates: They do well with most community fish and cichlids of similar size. They may eat very small fish or shrimp. Give each pleco its own cave.
Good to know: These plecos have strong, toothed mouths and prefer meaty foods; they usually leave plants alone.
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