L047 Mango / Magnum Pleco (Baryancistrus chrysolomus)

L047 Mango / Magnum Pleco (Baryancistrus chrysolomus)From the Xingu river in Brazil, this pleco is a distinctive fish with broad yellow bands on the dorsal and caudal fins, body is dark olive green to black. Rocks and driftwood help to accent a natural habitat and provide hiding spaces to cut down on stress for the Mango Pleco.

Avoid: Small

body is dark olive green to black

This is a very rare morph

These small

often called a king of freshwater tanks This peaceful and graceful fish draws aquarists’ eye like no other fish can

Maximum Adult Size: 4–5 feet (48–60 inches)

and in the wild maintain large territories

as well as subdued to dark lighting

They are best suited for experienced aquarists who can replicate their natural blackwater environment

Native to fast-flowing rivers across India and Nepal

Extremely aggressive and territorial

Tank mates must be chosen with extreme care