Ancistrus
cf. cirrhosus |
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Image contributors
to this species: |
Sam Jenkins (1)
Allan James (3) Robert Renfro
(3) Robert W Brown (2) |
ScotCat
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Relevant Information: |
It is extremely difficult to identify
many of this genera unless there is substantial location information.
The "Common Bristlenose" has been bred and distributed
in many countries and as such is hard to ascribe to species. Can
be bred in a community tank but you will not get the high numbers
of fry that a breeding tank will be able to produce. The fry will
be left alone once they are free swimming. They will have white
edges to the dorsal and caudal fins but this trait will subside
until the older juveniles will only sport this colouration on
the top tip of the caudal fin. 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:
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Common Bristlenose Catfish
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Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
South America and
captive bred. |
Size: |
14.0cm. (5½ins) |
Temp: |
23-27°c (73-81°f.) |
p.H. |
6.0-7.5. |
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