L188
Difficult
Bulldog Pleco
Chaetostoma nudirostre
L-number
L188
Size
12 cm
Temperature
18–24 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Origin
Venezuela
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Chaetostoma nudirostre (L188), often called Bulldog Pleco, is an L-catfish from Venezuela. The species reaches about 12 cm, is best kept at 18–24 °C and pH 6.5–7.5. In the aquarium it mainly eats algae, biofilm, vegetables.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 18–24 °C and pH 6.5–7.5. Good oxygenation and clear water movement are recommended. Feed a varied diet of algae, biofilm, vegetables.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, biofilm, vegetables
Origin
Venezuela