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gad - course they take after their owner
right for those of you that are interested;
gold nugget - baryancistrus sp.
3 types? - L081 - small spots, L085/L018 - medium spots, L177 - large spot
Origin: Rio Xingu, Amazon, Brazil
Maximum Size: Up to 8 inches. Slow growing
Care: Excellent water conditions (pH 6.5-7.4), the temperature should be 24-28oC
Feeding: Members of the family are mostly vegetarian but may accept other foods as well.
Breeding: No detailed accounts and doubted to have occurred in captivity.
Sexing: difficult even with mature specimens
Comments: Generally nocturnal/diurnal but venture out more once fully settled. Need bogwood to graze on and a cave to call home
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