Life of Rubber-lipped pleco-questions???

Bigdan · Post by **Bigdan** » 17 Jun 2003, 00:37

Hi y'all, Just got another rubber-lipped pleco. Can anyone tell me how hsrdy they are? Also, how long do they normally live for? THANX-Bigdan

Plec0maniac · Post by **Plec0maniac** » 17 Jun 2003, 01:26

as long as they are kept and maintained in good condition, they will indeed last long.. plecs life span are quite long

Chrysichthys · Post by **Chrysichthys** » 17 Jun 2003, 18:39

Assuming you mean Chaetostoma, they are a fastwater fish and therefore need plenty of aeration.

Post by **Silurus** » 17 Jun 2003, 18:53

I find that they don't need plenty of aeration as uch as cooler temperatures. Mine is living in a tank that cannot be said to be very highly aerated, but the water's cool enough, so it's happy.