Ancistrus sp. (L071)
Photograph: Ingo Seidel
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Not Evaluated
Size
(XL) 25-30 cm / 10-12
Aquarium size
ab 120 cm / from 4 ft
pH-Value
pH 5-7,5
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
25-29 °C / 77-84 °F
Names and synonyms
L 181, L 249, Dotted bristlenose catfish
References
Stawikowski, (1990); Brasil ( ); Brasil ( );
Strongly resembles A. dolichopterus and, just like it, grows to impressive lengths. In nature, the species can reach over 10 inches in size. Imports wont grow that much, though. The fin seams turn white at a length of around 4 inches, and back to dark in subadult specimens.
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