Chaetostoma thomsoni

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Thomas' Chaetostoma
Thomas' Chaetostoma
Species Chaetostoma thomsoni
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 94.635 liters
94,635.295 mL

25 US Gallons (94.6L)

Size 3.937 in

8-10 cm (3.1-3.9")

pH 7.2 - 7.5
Temp. 296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Herbivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Thomas' Chaetostoma

[edit] Sexing

Male has larger pelvic fins, broader/larger head and slimmer sides.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Peaceful, but can be territorial towards other plecos. Small fish and fry can be viewed as dinner, keep with mid-swimming fast fish such as larger Tetras.

[edit] Diet

Omnivore, they eat algae, but will readily accept sinking pellets, vegetables and live/frozen food.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Requires highly oxygenated water. Likes a fine sand subtrate with smooth large rocks, some hiding places are beneificial also.

[edit] Behaviour

A generally peaceful pleco towards tankmates, may be territorial towards other plecos however.

[edit] Identification

The name C. thomsoni has been misapplied in the hobby for years. It is commonly used in the hobby for a small gray Colombian Chaetostoma with dark edging to its scutes and dark spots on the head and rostrum. There has been a description of a fish with no dark markings. In fact C. thomsoni may in fact belong to the genus Lasiancistrus and not be a Chaetostoma at all.

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Facts about Chaetostoma thomsoni
Availability Rare
Common name Thomas' Chaetostoma
Diet Herbivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Loricariidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 3.937 in (10 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 7.5  +
Maximum temperature 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 25 US Gallon (94.635 liters, 94,635.295 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 7.2  +
Minimum temperature 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Chaetostoma thomsoni
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