ChrissyFishy
Sep 21st 2007, 02:04 PM
Common name: Rubbernose Pleco, Rubberlip Pleco, Bulldog Pleco
Scientific name: Chaetostoma milesi
Family: Loricariidae
Origin: Columbia
Adult size: 3-6in.
Tank Specs Caves and rocks for hiding, established tank.
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Water Parameters (PH/GH/KH): 6-8ph
Temperature: 75-78
Special Requirements: Might be a fussy eater if newly caught.
Suitable Tankmates: Community fish
Minimum Group Size: 1
Diet: Omnivorous but need more algae, vegetables and vegetable flakes
Sexing: males have more defined stripes and a longer dorsal fin and might have a larger head.
Breeding and Reproduction: Uncommon but might breed in narrow caves or under rocks at 76 degrees and with a good current.
Breeding:
Notes: River fish!!! Likes well oxygenated water, cooler temperature and some current.
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Scientific name: Chaetostoma milesi
Family: Loricariidae
Origin: Columbia
Adult size: 3-6in.
Tank Specs Caves and rocks for hiding, established tank.
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Water Parameters (PH/GH/KH): 6-8ph
Temperature: 75-78
Special Requirements: Might be a fussy eater if newly caught.
Suitable Tankmates: Community fish
Minimum Group Size: 1
Diet: Omnivorous but need more algae, vegetables and vegetable flakes
Sexing: males have more defined stripes and a longer dorsal fin and might have a larger head.
Breeding and Reproduction: Uncommon but might breed in narrow caves or under rocks at 76 degrees and with a good current.
Breeding:
Notes: River fish!!! Likes well oxygenated water, cooler temperature and some current.
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