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Ancistrus cf. temminckii
Image contributors to this species:
Yann Fulliquet (2)  
ScotCat Sources:
Etymology = Genus  Etymology = species
Other Sources:
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Relevant Information: Aquarium Care: As with most of this genus it will do well in an aquarium where it will wipe out any algae. Feed vegetable foods such as lettuce, cucumber and courgette (zucchini). Will eat most aquarium fare. Relatively easy to breed where the female will deposit its eggs in a confined space such as pipe work.
Common Name: None
Synonyms: None
Family: Loricariidae ycipitidae
Distribution: French Guyana: Crique Margot, tributary of the Maroni river near St Laurent du Maroni
Size: 10cm (4ins)
Temp: 21-24°c (69 -75°f.)
p.H. 6.0-7.2.


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Family:  Loricariidae

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Young male

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