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According to Muller (1999), L183 is the "true" Ancistrus dolichopterus. In the original description it states that the species has 8-9 soft rays in the dorsal fin, as is the case in L183. In the aquarium trade and literature, L183 is mistakenly referred  to as Ancistrus hoplogenys. Aquarium Care: The Ancistrus genera make good community fish where they do not grow too big for the aquarium. Some species have different requirements in the aquarium so best to read up on the species you have whereas if they need higher oxygen requirements or not, or if they prefer cooler waters if they originate from the southern parts of South America against the species from further up north. Diet: Vegetable foods such as cucumber and courgette and also tablet and meaty foods. Reproduction: Lay their eggs in caves as a cluster and the first signs of the breeding process is a few tiny fry darting around the community tank.

L183, Starlight Bristlenose Catfish

Hypostoma punctatum, Xenocara dolichoptera.

Loricariidae

Brazil: Amazonas, Rio Negro (lower and middle course)

14.0cm. (5½ins)

23-27°c (73-81°f.)

6.0-7.5.

All L-Numbers Datz Special. www.datze.de 
ScotCat Factsheet no. 134. August 2007.