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Ancistrus sp. "Crique Petit Laussat"

Image contributors to this species:

Karsten Schönherr (1)

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Relevant Information:

Captured in the Crique Petit Laussat, a stream in French Guiana by the image contributor. This could be an undescribed species. Similar looking to Ancistrus temminckii from Suriname. 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: Feed vegetable foods such as lettuce, cucumber and courgette (zucchini). Will eat most aquarium fare. Reproduction: The Ancistrus genera are relatively easy to breed where the female will deposit her eggs in a confined space such as pipe work or caves.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

South America: Crique Petit Laussat, French Guiana. Latitude: 5° 25' 59.5" (5.4332°) north Longitude: 53° 36' 45.1" (53.6125°) west Average elevation: 34 metres (112 feet).

Size:

14.0cm (5½ins)

Temp:

23-27°c (73 -81°f.)

p.H.

6.0-7.0.

Reference:

Schönherr, Karsten; pers. com.

Family: Loricariidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails

Ancistrus sp. "Crique Petit Laussat"
Male

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