Sunshine Pleco (L014)

Sunshine Pleco (Scobinancistrus aureatus – L014)
A breathtaking golden pleco with striking patterns and a bold presence for large aquariums

The Sunshine Pleco, also known as L014, is a highly sought-after pleco species admired for its vibrant yellow to golden-orange body covered in contrasting dark spots. Native to Brazil’s Rio Xingu, this stunning bottom-dweller is both eye-catching and functional, helping to keep the aquarium clean. It thrives in spacious, well-oxygenated setups with hiding spots and smooth driftwood or rocks. While peaceful, it can be territorial with other plecos and requires a protein-rich diet.

Need to Know:

• Recommended For: Large, peaceful community or pleco-specific tanks

• Minimum Tank Size: 300 litres

• Temperature Range: 26–30°C

• pH Range: 6.5–7.5

• Recommended School Size: Best kept singly or with non-competing bottom dwellers

• Compatibility: Peaceful; can be territorial with other plecos

• Max Size: 30–35 cm

Shipping Disclaimer:

All fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.

Special Requests:

If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.

Rural Shipping:

Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot/point here: https://nzcextras.co.nz/nearestlocation/