Rubber Pleco (Parancistrus aurantiacus)

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Rubber Pleco

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Rubber Pleco

Parancistrus aurantiacus

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

132 Litres (35 US G.)

Size

17.8-22.1cm (7-8.7 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.3 - 7.5

Temp.

22 -27 °C (71.6-80.6°F)

Water Hardness

10-18 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Loricariidae




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Additional names

Rubber Pleco, Chubby Pleco

Additional scientific names

Hypostomus aurantiacus, Hypostomus nigricans, Hypostomus vicinus, Parancistrus nigricans, Parancistrus vicinus
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