Dark bodied and ornamented in gold, H. gomezi, will bring the warmth of their Amazonian habitat to your freshwater tank, and to your heart at this blustery time of year! More commonly known as the “Yellow Pleco” or L231, these catfish are slow moving and gentle giants reaching up to 10 inches in length. Inhabiting driftwood littered areas of fast flowing streams and rivers in Peru, these plecos require large tanks for long term care. Biotope setup would include sandy substrate, dim lighting,surface vegetation, well oxygenated water, and plentiful driftwood logs and chunks. Yellow Plecos can most often be found munching happily from logs, and wood makes up the most prominent part of their diets. In captivity, their meals can be supplemented with prepared greenery like cucumbers and blanched spinach, as well as sinking pellets. Waters should be maintained with temperatures between 71 and 82°F with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5, and hardness of 36 to 268 ppm.