Family - Loricarridae

Scientific Name - Scobiancistrus aureatus

Common Name - Sunshine Pleco or Goldy Pleco

Distribution/Location - Para, Rio Xingu & Rio Iriri, Brazil

Water Parameters - pH 6.0-7.5

Temperature - 76-84 F

Size - Males: 12-14" Females: 8-10"

Breeding - Cave Spawner, provide caves in the form of rockwork, driftwood, clay pots, etc.

Personal Remarks - Carnivorous, accepts all foods including bloodworms, brine shrimp, uncooked cocktail shrimp & prepared foods like new life spectrum.