New Plecos - Need Info

[rarefish]

I have identified six plecos that I purchased yesterday as Chaetostoma sp L187b. I plan to put them in my 120 gallon tank once it is cycled along with my 2 golden severums. I can't seem to find much detailed information on them though. How big do they get? Do they have any specific requirements that set them apart from other plecos? I really want them to live full, healthy lives as they are the cutest plecos ... Thanks ahead!

Update: After researching I have found that they get up to 4" and need cooler moving water. Is this true? If so, I am ready to set up a species tank for them. What powerhead would you reccomend?

[joephys]

Well, as a general rule, its better to find that info out before they are bought so you don't end up with 6 fish that get too big for an aquarium.

luckily, I believe these are a type of rubberlip pleco and they generally stay small, 2-6 inches max, but generally around 3-4 inches fully grown.

They don't need any special care, but they generally prefer swift water movement and cooler tropical temperatures. Depending on the algae growth in your aquarium, they will probably need supplemental feedings of algae wafers and soft blanched vegetables such as zucchini or shelled peas. Other than that, to do fine on their own. I have a rubberlip pleco (not totally sure of the L-number since many look similar) and it hides all of the time. He is in a 29 gallon, and I only see it about once a month.

[TwoTankAmin]

Planet Cat has lots of info on them. There is also a lnk to breeding them by Shane on the page-
PlanetCatfish • Cat-eLog • Loricariidae • Chaetostoma sp(1)

[rarefish]

Thanks! I went out and bought them some zucchini, yellow squash, and spinach for them today. I also have some frozen green beans that I'm going to thaw for them plus some dried peas. They seem to be doing well and like hiding under the sponge filter and in their ceramic cave. I'm planning on putting them in the 120 with sand substrate and a cooler water current. Thanks again!