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Ancistrus sp. "Gold Spot" |
Image contributors to this species: |
Allan James (3) |
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Relevant Information: |
Captured in the Madre de Dios region and could turn out to be a new species. Found at an altutude of over 1200m. so cooler temperatures would suffice for this species. 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: Feed vegetable foods such as lettuce, cucumber and courgette (zucchini). Will eat most aquarium fare. Reproduction: The Ancistrus genera are relatively easy to breed where the female will deposit her eggs in a confined space such as pipe work. |
Common Name: |
Gold Spot Ancistrus |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Peru, Madre de Dios. |
Size: |
12-15cm (4¾-6ins) |
Temp: |
20-24°c (67-75°f.) |
p.H. |
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6.5-8.0. |
Reference: |
Family: Loricariidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
 Ancistrus
sp. "Gold Spot" |
 Ancistrus
sp. "Gold Spot"Dorsal view |
 Ancistrus
sp. "Gold Spot" |
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