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L416 Maicuru Rubbernose - (Chaetostoma orientale)

L416 Maicuru Rubbernose - (Chaetostoma orientale)

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L416 Maicuru Rubbernose - (Chaetostoma orientale)
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🐟 L416 Maicuru Rubbernose (Chaetostoma orientale)

The L416 Maicuru Rubbernose is a South American pleco known for its dark body and prominent rubber-like snout. Peaceful and hardy, it thrives in aquariums with driftwood, caves, and moderate water flow. Its unique features and manageable size make it a popular choice among pleco collectors.


🔎 Quick Facts

  • 📛 Common Name: Maicuru Rubbernose
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Chaetostoma orientale
  • 🎨 Appearance: Dark body with prominent 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 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:

  • 🐟 Maicuru Rubbernose with dark 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
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