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Ancistrus sp. 'Rio Formoso'

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The first image is an an adult and the second image a 6cm juvenile of the undescribed Spring Water Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp. Rio Fomoso). Habitat: This species is present in all the clearwater spring rivers which run into the Rio Formoso, but I never found them in the main river (Petersen, P.). Sexual Differences: Typical Ancistrus shape with both sexes sporting bristles to the head area with the male having the larger and more impressive tentacles. 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: 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.

Common Name:

Spring Water Bristlenose Pleco

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

Brazil: Mato Grosso do Sul

Size:

Temp:

23-26°c (73-79°f.)

p.H.

6.0-7.5.

Reference:

Petersen P. amazonas.dk/

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Ancistrus sp. 'Rio Formoso'
Adult

Ancistrus sp. 'Rio Formoso'
Juvenile

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