
Gold Nugget Pleco
Live Fish
Pickup currently unavailable at 28 Wellesley Road Napier South
Shipping & Returns
All live fish are shipped using NZPost overnight services with authority to leave (no signature).
We cannot guarantee the overnight services, this is a service that we/you pay for; but is not guaranteed.
We DO NOT offer returns on any alive animal.
Above are key points of our policy, Click Here to read our full shipping policy.
Dead On Arrival (DOA) Cover*
- DOA must be reported within 2 hours of delivery.
- Bags must remain sealed (do not remove rubber band or tape)
- Photos & Videos must be supplied this can be emailed or sent through live chat; including your order No. (minimum 3 clear images, showing dead fish & sealed bag)
- DOA does not apply once the bags are opened & fish have been released.
- DOA does not apply to any Rural (RD) address.
Introducing New Fish
Gold Nugget Pleco
They are considered omnivores but mainly eat algae on rocks and driftwood. There are sinking algae wafers and pleco type foods available online or at your local fish store that you can feed them. They may also go after fresh veggies like zucchini and cucumbers.
Size Guide: approx. 7cm
Care:
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: They can be territorial with other plecos
Diet: These plecos are considered omnivores and will appreciate a variety of foods like sinking algae wafers, sinking shrimp pellets, algae growing on rocks, etc.
Max Size: 22cm
Tank Size: 200+L
Temperature: 22°C - 26°c
pH: 6.6 - 7.5
*Product Photo is for reference only. Exact fish may vary in size and colour. If you like photo of actual fish, please contact us directly and we will send you photos of the exact fish that you will receive.