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Mango Pleco

Baryancistrus chrysolomus

Also known as l047, l 47, l-047, magnum pleco, mango pleco, golden mango pleco, goldsaum pleco, マンゴープレコ, 芒果异型, L047

A dark grey to black suckermouth catfish covered in small pale spots, with bright yellow-orange edges to the dorsal and tail fins. It is kept for its striking colour contrast and its role grazing on algae and biofilm in warm, fast-flowing tanks.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Semi

Adult size

20 cm

Temperature

26 to 31 °C

pH

6 to 7.5

Smallest tank

300 litres

Keep as

Singly or in a large tank with plenty of caves

Diet

Omnivore: algae wafers, vegetables, biofilm, plus some frozen bloodworm and shrimp

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

10 to 15 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Brazil: Rio Xingu basin

Breeding

A cave spawner in which the male guards eggs in a tight cave. Captive breeding is uncommon and needs very warm, well-oxygenated, soft water with strong flow.

Good to know

Needs high oxygen and strong current at warm temperatures, and can be territorial towards other plecos. Brazil restricts export of some Xingu loricariids, so wild stock may be scarce.