Rubber Lip Pleco Chaetostoma formosae
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Chaetostoma formosae
Origin region
Andes streams
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
13.00
Minimum tank (L)
140
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Herbivore (algae)
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
20.0–24.0
pH
6.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
2.0–10.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Andes streams
Feeding
Herbivore (algae)
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Cave spawner.
Notes
Prefers cool, high-oxygen flow.