Ancistrus catfish, i.e., armored catfish of the genus Ancistrus, are an indispensable part of freshwater aquariums. Many know them as robust, peaceful “algae eaters” – but what exactly is behind these popular catfish? Where do they come from, what species are there, and what makes them so special in the aquarium?
To answer these questions clearly, there is now a new introductory page on Ancistrus.at: “What are Ancistrus catfish?”. There we summarize the most important basics about the genus Ancistrus – from typical characteristics to habitats in South America to keeping, feeding, and breeding in the aquarium.
The new page links directly to the species list with many short profiles as well as to our detailed guide “Ancistrus Catfish (Ancistrus) in the Aquarium: Keeping, Care & Breeding”. This way you can work your way from the general introduction step by step into the details.
If you have been keeping Ancistrus catfish for a long time or are just starting with the topic, it is worth a look: To the new page “What are Ancistrus catfish?”
