Ben Kramers
(3) Knut Kjesbu (7) Allan
James (2) Ingo
Seidel (1)
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Information:
This species is a mutation
of a dark coloured form from Paraguay of which the
identity was not known. The strain was fixed by the
crossing of this species and the normal coloured Ancistrus
sp. Only one wild caught specimen of L144 was ever
imported and all offspring was from this male.This species has black eyes which is a a
melanistic form whilst Ancistrus sp
"albino" has red. 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. 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. Remarks:
This species is said to be not the true L144, but
a cultivated form and would probably be labeled as
Ancistrus sp. 'yellow'. The last thumbnail
image is probably the true L144.
Ancistrus
sp. (L144) 'Yellow' Fry with brown spot.
Ancistrus
sp. (L144) 'Yellow' Male
Ancistrus
sp. (L144) 'Yellow' Male
Ancistrus
sp. (L144) Probably the true L144
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