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Pterygoplichthys joselimaianus
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
3–8 ans
Energy
Moyen
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Faible
Pterygoplichthys joselimaianus or L001 (L022), more commonly called Golden Pleco, gets its name from its golden spots. It is a pleco of the large family Loricariidae and the subfamily Hypostominae. L001 has a more common pattern. L022 mainly has a more dotted pattern.
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However, these distinctions are very individualistic, so they are the same species, they are only distinguished by the fact that the first specimens of L022 were reported towards the Marajó island. It was first described by Weber in 1991.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Faible
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
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L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Lifespan: 3 to 8 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise daily is sufficient.
- 4Minimal maintenance — little shedding, occasional brushing.
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What human age for a pterygoplichthys joselimaianus ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 3–8 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
Equivalent human age
52years
Mature
Metabolism slows down. Monitor weight and early signs of joint stiffness, and have teeth checked.
Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 5 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for fish
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- Pacific tunaModerate
- Copper sulphateModerate
- red meatModerate
- breadLow
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a pterygoplichthys joselimaianus ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for fish. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
225 g
per day · 719 kcal
113 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 320 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Pterygoplichthys joselimaianus
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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