Difference between revisions of "Chaetostoma thomsoni"
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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | :South America: Magdalena River basin in Colombia. | |
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Male has larger pelvic fins, broader/larger head and slimmer sides. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | :Peaceful, but can be territorial towards other Plecos. Small fish and fry can be viewed as dinner, keep with mid-swimming fast fish such as larger [[:Category:Tetras|Tetras]]. | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Omnivore, they eat algae, but will readily accept sinking pellets, vegetables and live/frozen food. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Requires highly oxygenated water. Likes a fine sand substrate with smooth large rocks, some hiding places are beneficial also. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A generally peaceful Pleco towards tank mates, may be territorial towards other Plecos however. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :The name ''C. thomsoni'' has been misapplied in the hobby for years. It is commonly used in the hobby for a small grey Colombian Chaetostoma with dark edging to its scutes and dark spots on the head and rostrum. There has been a description of a fish with no dark markings. In fact ''C. thomsoni'' may in fact belong to the genus ''Lasiancistrus'' and not be a ''Chaetostoma'' at all. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:11, 13 December 2017
Thomas' Chaetostoma
Thomas' Chaetostoma
Chaetostoma thomsoni
95 Litres (25 US G.)
7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")
Freshwater
7.2 - 7.5
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Loricariidae
Contents
Additional names
- Thomas' Chaetostoma
Additional scientific names
- Chaetostomus thomsoni
Origin[edit]
- South America: Magdalena River basin in Colombia.
Sexing[edit]
- Male has larger pelvic fins, broader/larger head and slimmer sides.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Peaceful, but can be territorial towards other Plecos. Small fish and fry can be viewed as dinner, keep with mid-swimming fast fish such as larger Tetras.
Diet[edit]
- Omnivore, they eat algae, but will readily accept sinking pellets, vegetables and live/frozen food.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Requires highly oxygenated water. Likes a fine sand substrate with smooth large rocks, some hiding places are beneficial also.
Behaviour[edit]
- A generally peaceful Pleco towards tank mates, may be territorial towards other Plecos however.
Identification[edit]
- The name C. thomsoni has been misapplied in the hobby for years. It is commonly used in the hobby for a small grey Colombian Chaetostoma with dark edging to its scutes and dark spots on the head and rostrum. There has been a description of a fish with no dark markings. In fact C. thomsoni may in fact belong to the genus Lasiancistrus and not be a Chaetostoma at all.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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