Chaetostoma Thomasi L146 4-5cm Wild
Chaetostoma Thomasi L146 4-5cm Wild

Chaetostoma Thomasi L146 4-5cm Wild

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Chaetostoma thomasi L146 4-5 cm Wild

Mountain Pleco - robust grazer from the Rio Orinoco

The Chaetostoma thomasi (L146) is a loricariid native to the Orinoco basin. It prefers cool, clear, well-oxygenated waters. An excellent grazer of algae, it is a peaceful and hardy species.

1. Behaviour & maintenance

Calm, gregarious: should be kept in groups of 3 or more in a 150 L+ tank with a strong current and rocky areas.

2. Water parameters

  • Temperature: 22-26°C
  • pH: 6.5-7.5
  • GH: 5-12 °dGH

3. Diet

Herbivorous: algae, spirulina, vegetable pellets, poached courgette, food for herbivorous bottom-dwelling fish.

4. Technical specifications

Scientific nameChaetostoma thomasi (L146)
Adult size10-12 cm
OriginVenezuela - Rio Orinoco
BehaviourCalm, gregarious

5. Reproduction

Eggs laid on hard substrate; the male ventilates and protects the eggs.

6. Compatibility

With Corydoras, Danio, small Characids. Avoid bottom-dwelling territorial fish.

7. Shipping & transport

Isothermal shipment, France Express or Sombreffe collection.

categorie
Poissons tropicaux
origine
Capturés dans la nature
espece
Pleco
nom latin
Chaetostoma Thomasi L146 4-5cm Wild
Famille Biotope
Loricariidé (Amérique du Sud)
Taille adulte
8–10 cm
Volume minimum du bac
120 L
Zone de vie
Fond
Comportement
Calme
Régime alimentaire
Herbivore
Température
22–26 °C
pH
6.0–7.5
GH
5–15 °dGH
KH
2–8 °KH
Origine géographique
Colombie, Venezuela
Reproduction
Ovipare
Espérance de vie
6–8 ans
Sexe
Mix
Niveau de difficulté
Intermédiaire
Compatibilité
Poissons calmes
DELIVERY OF LIVE ANIMALS – FRANCE EXPRESS

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It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.

How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.

No deliveries are made on weekends.

How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.

Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.

Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.

Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.

You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.

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