The rubber lip pleco (Chaetostoma milesi) is a peaceful fish that grows to about 7 inches and spends its time near the bottom. It can be kept on its own, in a tank of 30 gallons or more, at 72–80°F and pH 6.5–7.8.
30 galsmallest tank
7″adult size
72–80°Ftemperature
6.5–7.8pH
1+group size
Peacefultemperament
Good tankmates
Avoid
- ✕Paradise fish: Paradise fish is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Convict cichlid: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Pea puffer: Pea puffer is aggressive and best kept alone.
From TankCoach's own species data: common hobby guidance for adults, rounded. Individual fish vary. Not veterinary advice.