Species profile
Rubbernose Pleco
Chaetostoma milesi / Chaetostoma sp.Rubbernose Pleco (Chaetostoma milesi / Chaetostoma sp.) is a community species for a cycled 40+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 5 inches as an adult, 68-76°F water, pH 6.5-7.8, and moderate care. Match tankmates by water range, adult size, activity level, and feeding needs.
Community leaningModerate care
40 galMinimum tank
5 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
68-76°FTemperature
Water Range
- pH
- 6.5-7.8
- GH
- 4-15 dGH
- KH
- 2-10 dKH
Behavior
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Fin nipping
- 0/5
- Territory
- 2/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- herbivore/aufwuchs
- Diet difficulty
- 3/5
- Care difficulty
- 3/5
Planning Notes
Moderate care needs; may require mature grazing surfaces or supplemental fresh/frozen foods.
This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.
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