Similar broad shape as
Ancistrus
ranunculus (L034) which
also has spots when young but Ancistrus sp. (L255) holds
on to this trait into adulthood whereas A.ranunculus does
not. Appears in the Datz magazine Jan.1998, pages 6-7. 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. Breeding:
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.
Common
Name:
L255, Spotted
Medusa Pleco
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Loricariidae
ycipitidae
Distribution:
Brazil:
Pará, Rio Xingu (about 150km south
of Altamira).
