Ancistrus sp. (L309)
Photograph: Andreas Tanke
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Not Evaluated
Size
(M) 10-12 cm / 4-5"
Aquarium size
ab 60 cm / from 2 ft
pH-Value
pH 5-7,5
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
26-30 °C / 79-86 °F
Names and synonyms
Large-mouth bristlenose catfish. Initially, the species was introduced as L 298, a code number that was assigned twice. This was later corrected by the DATZ.
References
Warzel, (2002); DATZ-Redaktion (2002)
Small bristlenose catfish with an unusual body shape and a huge sucker mouth. It was therefore initially thought to be a Baryancistrus, but the males only develop noticeable tentacles when they get older. The coloring is very variable, ranging from dark to blackish brown, from inconspicuous to covered with bright greenish spots. Younger animals show reddish-brown edges to the fins.
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