Rubberlip Pleco?

Rayston · Post by **Rayston** » 18 May 2006, 20:55

Hello, I am new to the boards.

I currently have a 20 gallon with 1 fantail goldfish and a coupla plants (I wouldnt really call it a "planted tank" as im not doing anything to particuilarly keep the plants alive) I want to upgrade to a 55 gallon. So I can an add 1 more goldfish, a pleco, and maybe some snails.

I have done some research on the best kinds of plecos that are compatible with goldfish and have narrowed my choices down to bristlenose pleco, and rubbernose/rubberlip/bulldog pleco.

I think I prefer the looks of the Rubberlip.

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/lo ... /407_F.PHP

Is there anything I should know about this particuilar breed? I do want him partly for the algae cleaning properties, but mostly I just think he looks cool. What kind of food do they prefer? I know they cant just live on the in-tank algae. What other care should I be prepared to provide?

Thanx

Rayston

Post by **Silurus** » 18 May 2006, 21:21

Care info can be found here.

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 19 May 2006, 13:47

This fish is not for planted tanks, and it's not for going with goldfish either, becuase both plants and goldfish would not like the current in the water that makes the Chaetostoma happy... Temperature-wise, I'd make sure you have the air-conditioning going well, because they prefer the low 70's F.

They are very nice fish, but they need the right care, or you'd quickly be writing here to ask for advice on how to "save it".

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Mats

bronzefry · Post by **bronzefry** » 19 May 2006, 15:37

Welcome to Planet Catfish, Rayston!

Chaetostoma sp. tend to come from shallow waters that move quickly. These waters have a lot of oxygen. I usually use an oversized filter plus a powerhead in the tank and do a 50% water change weekly(the other tanks get a 20-30% change).
Amanda