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Ancistrus sp. (L213)

Image contributors to this species:

Allan James (2) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (3)

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Relevant Information:

First appeared in the DATZ magazine in August 1996. Mature males tend to have tentacles on the snout which is unusual for this genera. Females have this trait on a lesser scale. 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.

Common Name:

L213

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

South America: Brazil, Pará, Rio Tapajós (Pimental).

Size:

12.0cm. (4¾ins)

Temp:

26-30°c (78-87°f.)

p.H.

6.0-7.0.

Reference:

All L-Numbers Datz Special. www.datze.de
Seidel, I. 2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen, Germany 208 p.

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Ancistrus sp. (L213)
Male

Ancistrus sp. (L213)

Ancistrus sp. (L213)
Female

Ancistrus sp. (L213)

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