Sam Jenkins
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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. 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. 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.
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