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==Breeding==
 
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== Tank compatibility ==
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:Peaceful, but can be territorial towards other [[:Category:Plecos|plecos]]. Small fish and [[fry]] can be viewed as dinner, keep with mid-swimming fast fish such as larger [[:Category:Tetras|Tetras]].
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== Diet ==
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:Omnivore, they eat algae but will readily accept [[Pellet Food|sinking pellets]], vegetables and [[Live Food|live/frozen food]].
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== Feeding regime ==
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{{see also|Feeding Regime | l1= General Feeding Regime for common fish}}
 
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|identification=:Identifying the different types of Chaetostoma takes some patience, the ''C.milesi'' can vary in colour from pale dusky yellow to deep olive green, they have bold darker coloured spots covering the body and turning into bars in the caudal fin. The underside is pale and they are characterised by the fleshy "lip" on the front of their nose.
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:Requires highly oxygenated water. Likes a fine sand [[substrate]] with smooth large rocks, some hiding places are beneficial also.
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== Behaviour ==
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:A generally peaceful pleco towards tank mates, may be territorial towards other [[:Category:Plecos|Plecos]] however.
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== Identification ==
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:Identifying the different types of Chaetostoma takes some patience, the ''C.milesi'' can vary in colour from pale dusky yellow to deep olive green, they have bold darker coloured spots covering the body and turning into bars in the caudal fin. The underside is pale and they are characterised by the fleshy "lip" on the front of their nose.
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== Pictures ==
 
== Pictures ==
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<gallery>
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Image:Chaetostoma milesi (16495455116).jpg|Rubbernose Pleco
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Image:Chaetostoma milesi 3.JPG|Wild Caught Juvenile
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</gallery>
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
 
*{{FishBase |id=50053}}
 
*{{FishBase |id=50053}}
 
*[http://www.planetcatfish.com/scripts/clog_link.php?q=chaetostoma+milesi Planet Catfish]
 
*[http://www.planetcatfish.com/scripts/clog_link.php?q=chaetostoma+milesi Planet Catfish]

Latest revision as of 13:27, 26 February 2020

Rubbernose Pleco

Chaetostoma milesi234.JPG
Wild Adult

Chaetostoma milesi

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

76 Litres (20 US G.)

Size

10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 8.0

Temp.

22.8-25°C (73 -77 °F)

Water Hardness

5-20 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-10 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Loricariidae



Additional names

Rubberlip Pleco, Rubbernose Pleco, Bulldog Pleco, Mountain Stream Pleco, Spotted Bulldog Pleco, Spotted Rubber Pleco, Spotted Rubbernose Pleco, L187a

Additional scientific names

Chaetostomus milesi


Origin[edit]

Mountain streams of Colombia.


Sexing[edit]

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

Breeding[edit]

Successful breeding is rarely reported. Most spawning has been unintentional.


Tank compatibility[edit]

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.


Diet[edit]

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


Feeding regime[edit]

See also: General Feeding Regime for common fish
Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

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


Behaviour[edit]

A generally peaceful pleco towards tank mates, may be territorial towards other Plecos however.


Identification[edit]

Identifying the different types of Chaetostoma takes some patience, the C.milesi can vary in colour from pale dusky yellow to deep olive green, they have bold darker coloured spots covering the body and turning into bars in the caudal fin. The underside is pale and they are characterised by the fleshy "lip" on the front of their nose.

Pictures[edit]

  • Rubbernose Pleco

  • Wild Caught Juvenile

External links[edit]

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