Gold Nugget Plecostomus

Gold Nugget Plecostomus

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8 reviews for Gold Nugget Plecostomus

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    Todd D., Comstock Park, MI (Verified Customer) December 29, 2023
    January 6, 2024
    Hello, I just wanted to thank you for the amazing fish!! only 1 of the 4 is being shy, was laying on its side and hiding but is starting to come aroun...More
    Hello, I just wanted to thank you for the amazing fish!! only 1 of the 4 is being shy, was laying on its side and hiding but is starting to come around and exploring the tank. The other 3 are already playing in the bubbles up and down, and exploring all over. Got the lights dimmed and temp at 87. Super impressed!! 


     


    We have 12 tanks with 8 in the basement with pics attached. We have 2 water bridges that the fish love and explore both tanks nonstop. The bigger bridge is for the Koi and the big common plecos (we have 14 plecos alone, mostly the 4-6 inches). We designed the big bridge which took 2 months to find a company to build it, crazy! Turned out sweet.


     


    All of our tanks have 3 to 4x the recommended filtration which I feel is huge keeping the fish healthy.


     


    Anyways, thank you so very much for the breathtaking Discus fish!!





    Todd
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    Mary N., Sand Springs, OK (Verified Customer) June 15, 2022
    June 22, 2022
    Beautiful Fish
    This guy is beautiful for a bottom fish. Don’t hesitate to get this workhorse for your aquarium.
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    Adam S., Lancaster, PA (Verified Customer) October 24, 2021
    October 31, 2021

    My new golden nugget pleco is hiding under the driftwood!

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    Timothy H., Robert, LA (Verified Customer) September 12, 2021
    September 26, 2021
    Hi I received my discus alive and healthy I also received my baby tears but was wondering if you shipped the Dwarf Narrow plants separately because I ...More

    Hi I received my discus alive and healthy I also received my baby tears but was wondering if you shipped the Dwarf Narrow plants separately because I have yet to receive them? Thanks. From Michael: Timothy, your missing plants are shipping separately. Keep me posted when they arrive.

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    Kevin Z., Seattle, WA (Verified Customer) June 1, 2021
    July 18, 2021

    I posted these on Instagram!

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    Frank M., Corona, CA (Verified Customer) June 18, 2021
    June 27, 2021

    Fish arrived well, thank you.

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    Cierra W., North Manchester, IN (Verified Customer) January 4, 2021
    January 25, 2021
    All of the fish arrived safely and are now settled in and are loving life. They look great and we are very happy with them. Thank you. I sent them all...More

    All of the fish arrived safely and are now settled in and are loving life. They look great and we are very happy with them. Thank you. I sent them all in a few different emails because it wouldn't let me send them all in the same one. Hope you get them all. We look forward to doing more business with you in the near future.

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    Danny L., Land O Lakes, FL (Verified Customer) August 8, 2020
    September 25, 2020
    Hi Michael, this little guy came from Discus.com. Yo, you have awesome fishes! Everybody says something about him, that's why I ordered more of your p...More

    Hi Michael, this little guy came from Discus.com. Yo, you have awesome fishes! Everybody says something about him, that's why I ordered more of your plecos.


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Every fish we sell bears our gold seal that represents the Discus.com promise to our customers. When you make a purchase with us, you are entrusting our team with shipping you a collector grade specimen of unparalleled quality, beauty, size, and heft based on our judgement accrued over 25 years of experience. We guarantee the fish you receive will match the exact fish represented in our product photos. We are the gold standard of discus. Note: our discus are always measured from tip of nose to end of tail.

 

Category Rating
Care Level: Moderate, see our Learning Center for comprehensive care.
Temperament: Peaceful
Color Form: Huge variety available
Lifespan: 15-25 Years
Adult Size: 8-12 inches
Diet: Omnivorous
Family: Cichlidae
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Tank Set-Up: Bare-bottom, or Intermediate
Compatibility: Often compatible



Natural Habitat for Discus

Discus are found in floodplain lakes and flooded forests of the lowland Amazon River basin and some of its tributaries, including the Rio Negro.  These areas experience extreme changes in water level due to seasonal flooding.  Discus tend to congregate near fallen trees, known as “galhadas”, along the shore.  They prefer quiet water, and are rarely found in areas where there is strong current or wave action.

Discus Water Requirements

Discus prefer warm, soft, acidic water.  pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0, with hardness between 1° and 4° dKH (18 to 70 ppm).  Temperature should be kept between 82° and 89° F. Water conditions for both wild and hybrid discus are the same. While captive bred discus can be kept in dechlorinated tap water  reverse osmosis or deionized water supplemented will ensure the the best conditions. Discus require pristine water quality, and depending on the filtration system being used, a weekly or bi-weekly water change of 10% to 25% is highly recommended. Don’t forget to treat tap water with conditioner before refilling your aquarium!  

Housing Requirements for Discus

Discus grow to be quite large, and full sized discus will require an aquarium of 50 gallons or larger when they reach adult size.  Tall aquariums are best, to accommodate their body shape.  Current should be gentle, and décor if used at all should include large broadleaf plants and driftwood that is arranged vertically to simulate downed branches and trees.  A few floating plants can also be added to provide shaded areas and cover. Substrate should be fine to medium grade and smooth surfaced, as discus like to forage along the bottom for food.

Discus Behavior/Compatibility

Discus are generally calm, peaceful fish, but as cichlids they can be aggressive toward one another, especially when attempting to pair off and spawn.  Shy or submissive fish should be removed if they are unable to compete. Most serious hobbyists do not mix their discus with too many other species. However, suitable aquarium mates include cardinal tetras, neons, emperor and rummy nose tetras, as well as clown loaches and dwarf cichlids such as rams and Apistogramma species. All of these fish tolerate the high temperatures and low pH/hardness required by discus.  

What do Discus Eat?

In nature discus eat a considerable amount of plant material and detritus, but also forage along the bottom looking for worms and small crustaceans.  They are omnivores and will thrive on freeze dried black worms, beefheart, frozen blood worms, and a variety of pellet and flake food. Frozen and live foods may be fed as treats or to help induce spawning.  For best results, rotate their diet daily and feed only what they can consume in 2 to 3 minutes, once or twice a day.

Discus Breeding Level – Difficult

Captive bred discus will pair up and spawn relatively easily, but young, inexperienced parents may eat their eggs the first few times, particularly if other fish are present.  After hatching the young feed on heavy body mucus secreted by the parents for a few days until they begin to free-swim.  Parents will transfer the young back and forth several times a day.

Q: How are your stated fish measurements conducted?

A: All measurements are made from tip of nose to end of tail. Photographs are representative of the strain or variety, and not the exact specimens that will be shipped.

Q: How do I make a purchase?

A: Every discus you see on our website is available for immediate purchase and ready to be shipped to you. Click the “Add to Cart” button on your desired products, adjust your quantities, and follow the checkout instructions. We honor all special requests. Please allow a 2-day minimum handling period for discus.

Shipping Tiers for Live Tropical Fish: 

  • Discus/Altum orders over $600: choice of a free gift of a breeding cone or t-shirt. Use the promo code BONUS-CONE after adding your selection to your cart.

Blackworms: Free USPS Postal Shipping

Plants: $10 FedEx Priority Shipping, Minimum Order: $15

International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to purchasing.

 

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