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Description
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 name | Chaetostoma thomasi (L146) |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 10-12 cm |
| Origin | Venezuela - Rio Orinoco |
| Behaviour | Calm, 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.
Questions frequentes
Informations specifiques
- Brand :
- AquaBota fish
- 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
Specific References
- EAN13
- 8715897050268
- Reference :
- V1455750
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DELIVERY OF LIVE ANIMALS – FRANCE EXPRESS
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Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
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.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.
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