L409
Difficult
Bulldog Pleco
Chaetostoma sp.
L-number
L409
Size
12 cm
Temperature
20–25 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Origin
Colombia (övre Río Cauca)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Chaetostoma sp. (L409), often called Bulldog Pleco, is an L-catfish from Colombia (upper Río Cauca). The species reaches about 12 cm, is best kept at 20–25 °C and pH 6.5–7.5. In the aquarium it mainly eats algae, biofilm, vegetables.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 20–25 °C and pH 6.5–7.5. Good oxygenation and clear water movement are recommended. Feed varied with algae, biofilm, vegetables.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, biofilm, vegetables
Origin
Colombia (övre Río Cauca)