Parancistrus aurantiacus
| Common Names: | Chubby Pleco Rubber Pleco |
| Synonyms: | Hypostomus aurantiacus |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Category: | Catfish_Bottom_Feeders |
| Distribution: | America - South; Para, Brazil, South America. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Reclusive; Generally peaceful. Can be semi-aggressive towards other plecos at feeding times. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Omnivore |
| Care: | Parancistrus are limnivores, deriving much of their nutrition from organic film deposits (aufwuchs). They are undemanding fish in regards to feeding and will accept most prepared foods. An interesting note; males of this species is capable of changing his color from goldish yellow to dark brown, especially ounced when stressed. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 28cm (11") Female: 28cm (11") |
| Water Region: | Bottom; Bottom |
| Activity: | Nocturnal; Nocturnal |
| Gender: | Both genders have large odontodes, and thus, papillial sexing is the best way to obtain a positive gender ID. males have a protruding vent while that of the female's is compressed and lies flat against the body. |
| Breeding: | Difficult. A spawning cave and a high amount of water movement is essential. Try following the directions given for the Zebra Pleco |
| Variants: | There is golden form of this species, referred to as the "xanto" pleco, that fetches very high prices on the market. |
| Comments: | To entice a new Rubber Pleco to eat when first introduced to an aquarium, crush some peas onto the surface of a rock and place it into the aquarium at late in the evening. |
| Main Colours: | Brown, Gold |
| Markings: | No Markings |
| Mouth: | Sucking Disc |
| Tail: | Flat |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | Doedogg, zachf92 |
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