Ancistrus
sp. 'Rio Ucayali' |
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Image contributors
to this species: |
Yann Fulliquet (4)
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ScotCat
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Relevant Information: |
Sometimes this species is incorrectly
misidentified as A. leucostictus in the hobby. Youngsters
of this species have orange spots on the body and fins.
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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Gold speckled bristlenose |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
Peru: Rio Ucayali |
Size: |
15-20.0cm. (6-8ins) |
Temp: |
24-29°c (75-85°f.) |
p.H. |
6.0-7.5. |
Reference: |
Seidel, I. 2008.
Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen, Germany 208 p
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