L146 Rubber Lipped Pleco

L146 RUBBER LIPPED PLECO

Chaetostoma sp. “L146”

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: South America – Andean Rivers of Colombia and Venezuela

Adult Size: 4″–6″

Temperament: Peaceful / Occasionally Territorial

Care Level: ⭐ Easy to Moderate

Tank Level: Bottom

🍽 DIET

Omnivore / Algae and Biofilm Grazer

Accepts: Algae wafers, spirulina-based foods, Repashy gel foods, blanched zucchini, green beans, sinking pellets, and occasional frozen protein-rich foods

✔ COMPATIBILITY

An excellent community fish for peaceful species that prefer similar temperatures. Adult males may become territorial toward other Rubber Lipped Plecos, so provide multiple hiding areas when keeping more than one.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 6.5–7.8

Temperature: 68–78°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <30 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

A hardy, compact pleco distinguished by its broad rubber-like lips and excellent algae-grazing ability. Unlike many plecos, it thrives in cooler, fast-moving, oxygen-rich water.

📝 CARE NOTES

Provide smooth rocks, driftwood, caves, strong current, and highly oxygenated water. A mature aquarium with natural algae and biofilm is ideal, but supplemental feeding is still required. Avoid prolonged exposure to very warm water and maintain excellent water quality through regular partial water changes.

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