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golden nugget pleco?


oshuyi

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hi everyone,

i was just wondering whether anyone here seen one of these guys here in sydney. has anyone breed them yet? if so i'm very interested. how much do they sell for.

they are a beautiful fish and how big do they grow?

jay

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HI guys

There are 3 varients of Baryancistrus sp. Gold Nuggets

L018 - Rio Xingu, Brazil

L085 - Rio Xingu, Brazil

L177 - Rio Iriri, Brazil

I think all 3 are out here haven't heard of them being cracked yet in Oz

but they are breedable

I would think your looking at $600+ each depending on size if you can find them

L2H

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Hmm...actually Link there are 4 Gold nugget "types". Sort of...:

Baryancistrus sp. L018 Found around Altamira on the Rio xingu.

Baryancistrus sp. L081 Lower Rio xingu.

L085 A mistake was made with this one, the fish identified as L085 was actually an adult L018 :rolleyes:

Baryancistrus sp. L177 From the Rio iriri, a tributary of the Rio xingu. These are the ones with the really strong yellow spots, and large, bright yellow fin seams. This one is the best looking of the 3.

The difference between all of them is about 80-100 miles from one type locality to the next. All are found either in the Rio xingu or its tributaries. If your REALLY lucky, these can sometimes be found for $500-$600. If you know the right people :8

-Shaun

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