Typical Ancistrus shape
with both sexes sporting bristles to the head area
with the male having the larger and more impressive
tentacles.Colouration is of a reddish
brown spotted pattern and this can vary in different
individuals. Aquarium Care: This
is a smallish Ancistrus species in the home
aquarium were it will grow to about the 10cm. length
but larger in its natural habitat. Diet:
Mainly vegetarian with a liking for algae but as this
will be in short supply in a tank set-up can be fed
on soft veg such as cucumber, courgette (zucchini),
raw potato plus loricaria tablets. Will also eat worm
food but its main diet would have to be vegetarian.
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.
Ancistrus
sp. 'Rio Paraguay' Fry-2 days old with yolk sac
Ancistrus
sp. 'Rio Paraguay' Fry-2 days old with yolk sac
Ancistrus
sp. 'Rio Paraguay' Young fry
Ancistrus
sp. 'Rio Paraguay' Young fry
Ancistrus
sp. 'Rio Paraguay'
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