L172a Golden Vampire Pleco

A striking and rare designer pleco, the Golden Vampire Pleco (L172A) stands out for its golden-bronze sheen with spotted pattern and bold fin structure. Known for its unique tooth-like mouth plates and strong, confident behavior, this species is a true collector’s fish that instantly adds character to any aquarium.

Unlike most plecos, Leporacanthicus species prefer protein-rich diets — including shrimp, pellets for carnivorous plecos, and occasional vegetables — rather than relying solely on algae. With age, its body develops a deeper metallic tone that becomes even more impressive under clear, well-filtered water.

It's important to note that our L-Numbrs are clear from diseases and well adapted to clean and dechlorinated local tap water. However given that our pleco stocks are kept in pristine water conditions with very low bacterial content, we urge owners to avoid adding them directly into an old aquarium to prevent adverse reactions which may lead to unfavorable health risks. Instead, please prepare a separate quarantine tank, our affordable rimless aquariums are an excellent choice for this purpose.