{"product_id":"l177-golden-nugget-pleco","title":"L177 Golden nugget pleco","description":"\u003cp\u003eL177 Golden nugget plecos are native to the fast flowing, highly oxygenated waters where the Rio Iriri meets the Rio Xingu in Brazil.  Growing up to 25cm in length, L177 Golden nugget plecos are adored for their black velvety body and contrasting large, golden spots spread out across their bodies and their stunning golden tip fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL177 Golden nugget plecos require an established, mature aquarium with fast flowing, well oxygenated water. L177 Golden nugget plecos prefer a sandy substrate and lots of caves to hide in. It is essential to add driftwood in the cave as it is imperative to their diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL177 Golden nugget plecos are generally clumsy, they do not intentionally dig up plants, but they do knock them over, or attempt to sit on them to graze for algae. If you’re considering plants in your aquarium, explore epiphyte plants which can be attached to wood or rock such as Java fern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL177 Golden nugget plecos are omnivores, in addition to wood in their diet, at Wirral Aquatics we feed the EBO Spirulina tabs, algae wafers and cucumber. We also feed frozen foods including bloodworm and brine shrimp occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wirral Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54575473754440,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/1364\/7944\/files\/16da1eb7-2c3f-491b-9619-a1be6129f3f4-2384aaaf.png?v=1794360145","url":"https:\/\/www.wirralaquatics.co.uk\/products\/l177-golden-nugget-pleco","provider":"Wirral Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}