Rubbernose Plecos are a striking, mountain stream suckermouth catfish from northern parts of South America. These medium sized Loricariids love fast moving water with lots of rocks and driftwood, intertwined with a few plants. Growing to around 18cm long, an aquarium with a minimum length of 100cm is required and they will be quite happy with a pH level between 6.5 and 8.0. Can be kept safely with most community fish (especially ones from fast moving waters) and central/south American cichlids. Feed a mix of sinking pellets, algae wafers, and frozen tropical foods.
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pH 6.5-8.0.
hardness 5-25 °dGH.
Feeding:
Catfish pellets, algae wafers,
Frozen fish foods such bloodworm, tubifex, tropical mix,
Cucumber, spinach, lettuce for a treat.
Minimum aquarium size:
Cohabitation:
Ok to be kept singly or in groups.
Suitable to keep with most community fish, especially Barbs, Corydoras, Danio’s, Rasboras, Rainbowfish, and Tetra’s.
Can be kept with central/south American cichlids, but not recommended with Malawi or Tanganyikan species.
Other tips and information:
Provide good, strong filtration with lots of water movement.
Regular partial water changes are essential for these fish.
Rubbernose Plecos are a striking, mountain stream suckermouth catfish from northern parts of South America. These medium sized Loricariids love fast moving water with lots of rocks and driftwood, intertwined with a few plants. Growing to around 18cm long, an aquarium with a minimum length of 100cm is required and they will be quite happy with a pH level between 6.5 and 8.0. Can be kept safely with most community fish (especially ones from fast moving waters) and central/south American cichlids. Feed a mix of sinking pellets, algae wafers, and frozen tropical foods.
Common name(s):
Scientific name:
Other names:
Family:
L (Loricariidae) number:
Group:
Colour:
Native habitat:
Potential lifespan:
Maximum size (approx.):
Degree of difficulty to keep:
Swimming level:
Breeding:
Sex:
Temperature:
Water parameters:
pH 6.5-8.0.
hardness 5-25 °dGH.
Feeding:
Catfish pellets, algae wafers,
Frozen fish foods such bloodworm, tubifex, tropical mix,
Cucumber, spinach, lettuce for a treat.
Minimum aquarium size:
Cohabitation:
Ok to be kept singly or in groups.
Suitable to keep with most community fish, especially Barbs, Corydoras, Danio’s, Rasboras, Rainbowfish, and Tetra’s.
Can be kept with central/south American cichlids, but not recommended with Malawi or Tanganyikan species.
Other tips and information:
Provide good, strong filtration with lots of water movement.
Regular partial water changes are essential for these fish.
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