Blonde Rubbernose Pleco (Chaetostoma formosae)
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Blonde Rubbernose Pleco
Chaetostoma formosae
114 Litres (30 US G.)
10.2-10.4cm (4-4.1 ")
Freshwater
6.8 - 7.8
20 -25 °C (68-77°F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Loricariidae
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Additional names
- L187B, L444, Blonde Bulldog Pleco, Blonde Rubber Pleco, Striped Bulldog Pleco, Striped Rubber Pleco, Striped Rubbernose Pleco
Origin[edit]
- South America: Colombia. Known from western piedmont tributaries of the upper río Meta and Guaviare basins, in departments of Meta and Casanare, Eastern Colombia, Orinoco drainage
Environment specifics[edit]
- Requires a spacious well filtered mature tank with good water flow. Plenty of caves are a must have for this fish.
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External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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