Chaetostoma Sp. L 276 4-6cm Wild
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Chaetostoma sp. L276 4-6 cm Wild
River Pleco - active and robust grazer from the Rio Magdalena
Chaetostoma sp. L276 is a loricariid fish native to the Rio Magdalena (Colombia). A robust groundfish, it is characterised by its rounded snout and peaceful behaviour. An excellent algae cleaner for aquariums with current.
1. Behaviour & maintenance
Calm and gregarious: ideal in groups in a tank with current (150 L+), fresh, oxygenated water. Likes stony substrate and roots.
2. Water parameters
- Temperature: 22-26°C
- pH: 6.5-7.5
- GH: 5-12 °dGH
- KH: 3-6 °KH
3. Diet
Herbivorous: seaweed, spirulina, poached vegetables, vegetable pellets, etc. Discover our foods for herbivorous groundfish.
4. Technical specifications
| Scientific name | Chaetostoma sp. L276 |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 10-12 cm |
| Origin | Colombia (Rio Magdalena) |
| Behaviour | Calm, gregarious |
| Living zone | Bottom |
| Life expectancy | 8-10 years |
5. Breeding
Possible in a specific aquarium with a strong current and cool water. Spawning on hard substrate, protective male.
6. Compatibility
Ideal with Corydoras, current tetras and calm Loricariidae. Avoid territorial species or those that are too warm.
7. Shipping, delivery & transport points
Shipment in isothermal packaging with reinforced oxygenation for current species.
Methods
- France Express (France, Belgium, Luxembourg)
- Collection from shop in Sombreffe (Belgium)
Organisation
- Closing time Monday 10.00 am
- France: departure Monday/Tuesday, delivery Tuesday/Thursday
- Belgium & Luxembourg: departure Monday/Tuesday, delivery Tuesday/Wednesday
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Capturés dans la nature
- espece
- Pleco
- nom latin
- Chaetostoma Sp. L 276 4-6cm Wild
- Famille Biotope
- Loricariidé (Amérique du Sud)
- Taille adulte
- 10–12 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
- Pérou
- Reproduction
- Ovipare
- Espérance de vie
- 6–8 ans
- Sexe
- Mix
- Niveau de difficulté
- Intermédiaire
- Compatibilité
- Poissons calmes
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
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.