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Chaetostoma formosae

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Information

The Chaetostoma formosae is a South American Loricariidae that is native to Colombia. Identification of this genus is difficult. This species is commonly mislabeled as Chaetostoma thomsoni.

Care tips

  • Prefers lower temperatures (20.0-25.0 ℃)
  • Needs well oxygenated water
  • Omnivore
  • Can be slightly territorial
  • Rocks, boulders, caves and wood

Chaetostoma formosae is also known by L444, L187B, Blonde bulldog pleco, Blonde rubbernose pleco, Blonde rubber pleco, Striped bulldog pleco, Striped rubber pleco, Striped rubbernose pleco.

Below you can find photo and video collection of the two Striped bulldog plecos that I have cared for.

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Photo gallery

This photo gallery contains 5 images. Photos were taken between 2006 and 2007. Latest photos are always at the top. Click on each image for full-screen view.

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Video gallery

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Extern resources

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