Moderate
Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.)
22–27°C · pH 6–8
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L200 Chaetostomus sp. — a peaceful cool-water pleco that grazes biofilm in clean, oxygen-rich tanks. Moderate care. 20–24°C, pH 6–7.1.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Chaetostoma spondylus
Max Adult Size
up to 7 cm
Lifespan
8 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Temperature
20–24°C
pH Range
6–7.1
Hardness
2–12 dGH
Minimum Tank
100L
Diet
Omnivore / primarily aufwuchs- and biofilm-grazer
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Temperature
20–24°C
20°CIdeal24°C
pH Level
6–7.1
6Ideal7.1
Water Hardness
2–12 dGH
2 dGHIdeal12 dGH
Chaetostoma spondylus
L200 Chaetostomus sp. - Catfish for Sale UK
Moderate Care
Peaceful
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L200 Chaetostomus sp. — a peaceful cool-water pleco that grazes biofilm in clean, oxygen-rich tanks. Moderate care. 20–24°C, pH 6–7.1.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Chaetostoma spondylus
Max Adult Size
up to 7 cm
Lifespan
8 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Temperature
20–24°C
pH Range
6–7.1
Hardness
2–12 dGH
Minimum Tank
100L
Diet
Omnivore / primarily aufwuchs- and biofilm-grazer
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
20–24°C
20°CIdeal24°C
pH Level
6–7.1
6Ideal7.1
Water Hardness
2–12 dGH
2 dGHIdeal12 dGH
Listed under the collector code L200, this Chaetostomus sp. is a compact Andean pleco that brings the grazing habits of a mountain-stream catfish to the home aquarium. Like its relatives it is happiest where the water is cool, clean and well oxygenated, so it is a great pick for keepers running a temperate, current-driven tank.
It grows to around 7 cm and can live for about eight years. Its feeding is biofilm- and aufwuchs-focused — it grazes the thin layer of algae and micro-life that coats surfaces — and as an omnivore it also takes prepared and vegetable-based foods. Peaceful and unobtrusive, it spends its days working over rocks and wood near the bottom.
Provide at least 100 litres with smooth rockwork, driftwood and brisk, oxygen-rich flow. Cooler, slightly acidic water in the listed range mirrors its natural home and keeps it active, with hardness held between 2 and 12 dGH and temperatures kept down at 20 to 24°C rather than full tropical warmth.
A question buyers often raise is how this L200 compares to other plecos for a planted setup, and the key point is its cool-water requirement, which pairs it best with temperate-tolerant companions rather than heat-loving tropicals. Given those conditions and plenty of grazing surfaces it stays busy and healthy, reaching around 7 cm and living for up to eight years.
At a glance
- Adult size about 7 cm; lifespan up to 8 years
- Temperature 20–24°C, pH 6.0–7.1, hardness 2–12 dGH
- From 100 litres with strong flow and oxygenation; bottom-dwelling
- Omnivore that mainly grazes biofilm and aufwuchs
- Peaceful, moderate-care species
Stocking guidance
This L200 settles in well alongside small peaceful tetras and rasboras, peaceful midwater community fish, and other non-aggressive community species. Keep it away from large aggressive cichlids, fin-nipping species, highly territorial bottom fish, and very boisterous or predatory tankmates. Because it is peaceful and stays modest in size, it slots neatly into a calm temperate community, with its cool-water preference being the main factor that decides which companions will share the tank happily. Each L200 Chaetostomus ships with a licensed live-animal courier and is covered by our live arrival guarantee.
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I have a small group of long finned mountain minnows. So was delighted to be able to order ten of this variety to increase the genetics in my tank . The ones I recieved are healthy but it’s to early to give a verdict on wether they are of a long finned type since they are small currently.
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