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Pitbull Pleco
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The pitbull pleco is a variation of the L-187A spotted rubberlip pleco, with a lighter color pattern and polka dots. Otherwise this is the same fat-lipped fish with a much cooler common name.
These plecos are similar in behavior too: great scavengers, somewhat shy and good tank mates.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Chaetostoma sp. |
| Origin | Andean streams of Colombia |
| Care Level | Moderate (needs cool, fast, oxygen-rich water) |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Adult Size | Up to 4–5" |
| Lifespan | 8–12 years |
| Diet | Algae eater (also eats algae wafers) |
| Water Temperature | 68–77°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Group Size | Single or group |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 2–3" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Rubberlip plecos come from cool, fast mountain streams. Give them a tank with strong current, high oxygen, smooth rocks covered in algae and cooler water (68–77°F). They do poorly in warm, still tanks.
Feeding: They graze on algae. Also feed algae wafers.
Tankmates: They do well with peaceful fish that like cooler, flowing water, such as danios, white clouds and hillstream loaches.
Good to know: Rubberlip plecos hold onto rocks in fast water with their broad sucker mouth.
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