Description
L47 Magnum Pleco — Baryancistrus chrysolomus
The L47 Magnum Pleco is a striking and highly desirable pleco species known for its dark, velvety body contrasted with bold yellow fin edging and subtle golden spotting. Stunning and full of character, this species makes an exceptional centrepiece for larger, mature aquariums.
Care Information
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Adult Size: 20–25 cm
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Temperature: 26–30°C
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pH: 6.5–7.5
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Tank Size: Minimum 250 litres
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Diet: Omnivorous — algae wafers, vegetables (courgette, spinach), and protein-based frozen foods
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Temperament: Peaceful but territorial toward other plecos
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Tank Setup: Warm, highly oxygenated water; strong filtration; plenty of caves, rockwork, and driftwood; stable, clean water conditions are essential
Why Choose the L47 Magnum Pleco?
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Highly attractive: Deep black body with striking yellow fin bands makes it visually outstanding.
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Ideal for display tanks: Bold and impressive without being aggressive.
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Excellent long-term species: Thrives in mature, well-kept aquariums and becomes more vibrant with age.
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Peaceful community fit: Works well with similarly sized, non-aggressive fish.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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