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Baryancistrus sp. "Belo Monte"

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Description: The Baryancistrus genus are large and high backed. They have a large suckermouth with a high number of slender and long stemmed teeth. A small membrane lies behind the last ray of the dorsal fin which joins the anal fin. Habitat: Found in shallow fast flowing areas of water with a stony substrate. Aquarium Care: Can be problematic, especially with inexperienced aquarists, not a beginners fish. As of most of this genera the adults can be extremely territorial, especially with their own kind and other species of Baryancistrus. Prefers higher temperatures. Sexual Differences: Mature males have a broader and longer head and longer pectoral fin spines. Diet: Vegetarian diet such as cucumber and courgette will suffice with other foods offered such as frozen bloodworm, insect larvae and prawns/shrimp foods.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

South America: Brazil, Xingu River.

Size:

30.0cm. (12ins)

Temp:

25-29°c (77-85°f.)

p.H.

6.0-7.5.

Reference:

Seidel, I. 2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen, Germany 208 p.

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Baryancistrus sp. "Belo Monte"

Baryancistrus sp. "Belo Monte"
Adult

Baryancistrus sp. "Belo Monte"
Juvenile

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