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L443 Blackfinned Rubbernose Pleco - (Chaetostoma dorsale)

L443 Blackfinned Rubbernose Pleco - (Chaetostoma dorsale)

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L443 Blackfinned Rubbernose Pleco - (Chaetostoma dorsale)
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🐟 L443 Blackfinned Rubbernose Pleco – Chaetostoma dorsale – Rare South American Pleco for Sale

The L443 Blackfinned Rubbernose Pleco (Chaetostoma dorsale) is a rare South American freshwater pleco valued for its smooth, rubber-like snout, dark mottled body, and distinctive black fins. Native to fast-flowing, oxygen-rich streams, this hardy and peaceful species thrives in aquariums with driftwood, rocky hiding places, and moderate water flow. Perfect for community setups, planted aquariums, and collectors of unique rubbernose plecos.


🔎 Quick Facts – L443 Blackfinned Rubbernose Pleco

  • 📛 Common Name: Blackfinned Rubbernose Pleco
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Chaetostoma dorsale
  • 🆔 L-Number: L443
  • 🌍 Origin: South America (Colombia river basins)
  • 🎨 Appearance: Dark mottled body, rubber-textured snout, and solid black fins
  • 📏 Max Size: 4–5 inches (10–13 cm)
  • 💎 Availability: Rare freshwater pleco for sale

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • 🤝 Peaceful, excellent for community aquariums
  • 🌙 Primarily nocturnal, but may feed during the day in calm settings
  • 💪 Hardy and adaptable to different aquarium setups
  • 🌿 Grazes on algae, biofilm, and fresh vegetables

🏠 Tank Requirements

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 30+ gallons
  • 🪵 Provide driftwood, caves, and smooth rocks for grazing
  • 🌊 Moderate water flow for optimal health
  • 📈 Maintain stable, clean water parameters

💧 Water Parameters

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

🍽️ Diet

  • 🥒 Vegetables: Zucchini, cucumber, spinach
  • 🍤 Protein: Bloodworms, shrimp, quality sinking wafers (occasionally)
  • 🪵 Benefits from driftwood for supplemental grazing

🔍 Sexing

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

📋 Overview Table – L443 Blackfinned Rubbernose Pleco Care

Feature Details
🌍 Origin South America (Colombia river basins)
📏 Max Size 4–5 inches (10–13 cm)
😇 Temperament Peaceful, hardy
🏠 Tank Size 30+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.5–7.5
🌡️ Temp 74–80°F (23–27°C)
🍽️ Diet Algae, vegetables, occasional protein
🎯 Ideal For Community aquariums, planted tanks, pleco collectors

✨ Highlight:
Buy L443 Blackfinned Rubbernose Pleco for sale – a rare Chaetostoma dorsale from South America with bold black fins, a unique rubber-textured snout, and peaceful temperament. Ideal for planted aquariums with driftwood and rocks.

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