Home/Store/Fish Out of Stock
L402 Steel Rubbernose - (Chaetostoma sp.)

L402 Steel Rubbernose - (Chaetostoma sp.)

$45.00
Sold out
Price of shipping is not included.
Size
Sold out
Save this fish to my favorites.
Customer reviews
Reviews only from verified customers
No reviews yet. You can buy this product and be the first to leave a review.
Share this product with your friends
ShareSharePin it
L402 Steel Rubbernose - (Chaetostoma sp.)
Fish Details, Description and Information Below:

🐟 L402 Steel Rubbernose (Chaetostoma sp.)

The L402 Steel Rubbernose is a South American pleco recognized for its sleek steel-gray body and distinctive rubber-like snout. Peaceful and hardy, it thrives in aquariums with moderate water flow, driftwood, and hiding spots. Its subtle coloration and unique features make it a standout in both community and species-specific tanks.


🔎 Quick Facts

  • 📛 Common Name: Steel Rubbernose
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Chaetostoma sp.
  • 🎨 Appearance: Steel-gray body with rubber-like snout
  • 📏 Max Size: 5–6 inches (12–15 cm)

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • 🤝 Peaceful, suitable for community tanks
  • 🌿 Grazes on algae, biofilm, and vegetables
  • 🪵 Prefers caves, driftwood, and rocky hiding spots
  • 🌙 Mostly nocturnal, active during low-light periods

🏠 Tank Requirements

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 30+ gallons
  • 🪵 Provide driftwood, caves, and hiding spots
  • 🌊 Moderate water flow
  • 💡 Low to moderate lighting

💧 Water Parameters

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.5–7.5
  • 💧 Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet

  • 🌿 Algae, vegetables (zucchini, cucumber)
  • 🐟 Occasional protein-rich foods (bloodworms, shrimp)

🔍 Sexing

  • 👨 Males: Slightly larger, may develop odontodes on pectoral fins
  • 👩 Females: Smaller, rounder abdomen

📋 Overview Table

Feature Details
🌍 Origin South America
📏 Max Size 5–6 inches (12–15 cm)
😇 Temperament Peaceful, hardy
🏠 Tank Size 30+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.5–7.5
🌡️ Temperature 74–80°F (23–27°C)
🍽️ Diet Algae, vegetables, occasional protein
🎯 Ideal For Community tanks, pleco enthusiasts

✨ Snippet:

  • 🐟 Steel Rubbernose with sleek gray body and rubber-like snout
  • 🪵 Needs driftwood, caves, and hiding spots
  • 🌿 Grazes on algae, vegetables, and occasional protein
  • 🌊 Prefers moderate water flow
  • 🌙 Mostly nocturnal
  • 📏 Grows up to 5–6 inches
Show More
Below are fish you may also like.
Captive Bred
L165 Sail Fin Pleco - (Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps)
L165 Sail Fin Pleco - (Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps)
L165 Sail Fin Pleco - (Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps)
Price of shipping is not included.
was $80.00
Save 6%
$75.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L019 - (Baryancistrus sp.)
L019 - (Baryancistrus sp.)
L019 - (Baryancistrus sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
$30.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Semi Royal Discus - (Symphysodon aequifasciatus)
Semi Royal Discus - (Symphysodon aequifasciatus)
Semi Royal Discus - (Symphysodon aequifasciatus)
Price of shipping is not included.
$175.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Lamena Nourissati - (Paretroplus Nourissati)
Lamena Nourissati - (Paretroplus Nourissati)
Lamena Nourissati - (Paretroplus Nourissati)
Price of shipping is not included.
$100.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Blue Streak Eartheater - (Geophagus argyrostictus)
Blue Streak Eartheater - (Geophagus argyrostictus)
Blue Streak Eartheater - (Geophagus argyrostictus)
Price of shipping is not included.
$50.00
Out of stock
Captive Bred
Albino L165 Sail Fin Pleco - (Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps)
Albino L165 Sail Fin Pleco - (Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps)
Albino L165 Sail Fin Pleco - (Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps)
Price of shipping is not included.
was $50.00
Save 10%
$45.00
Wild Caught
L190 Royal Pleco - (Panaque nigrolineatus)
L190 Royal Pleco - (Panaque nigrolineatus)
L190 Royal Pleco - (Panaque nigrolineatus)
Price of shipping is not included.
5.0
(1)
$45.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Amatitlania altoflava
Amatitlania altoflava
Amatitlania altoflava
Price of shipping is not included.
$40.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Rhinelepis strigosa
Rhinelepis strigosa
Rhinelepis strigosa
Price of shipping is not included.
$3 500.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L397 Tangerine Tiger Pleco - (Panaqolus sp.)
L397 Tangerine Tiger Pleco - (Panaqolus sp.)
L397 Tangerine Tiger Pleco - (Panaqolus sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
was $95.00
Save 21%
$75.00
Wild Caught
Electric Catfish - (Malapterurus electricus)
Electric Catfish - (Malapterurus electricus)
Electric Catfish - (Malapterurus electricus)
Price of shipping is not included.
$75.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L121 Worm Line Pleco - (Peckoltia braueri)
L121 Worm Line Pleco - (Peckoltia braueri)
L121 Worm Line Pleco - (Peckoltia braueri)
Price of shipping is not included.
was $90.00
Save 6%
$85.00
  • Search for Fish
  • My Account
  • Track Orders
  • Favorite Fish.
  • Fish Shopping Bag
Powered by Lightspeed
Display prices in:USD
Skip to main content
ENES
Menu
Home
Shop For Fish
Terms & Conditions/FAQ
Shipping & Payments
About Us
Contact Us
© Jasons Plecos & Cichlids LLC 2017-2025
Language:
ENES
Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyShipping & Payment InfoReturn PolicyQuarantine Your FishReport abuse
Powered by Lightspeed