Ancistrus formoso Sabino & Trajano, 1997
Photograph: Ivan Sazima
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
1
Size
(SM) 9-10 cm / 4"
Aquarium size
ab 60 cm / from 2 ft
pH-Value
pH 6,7-7,1
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
24-25 °C / 75-77 °F
Names and synonyms
Blind Formoso Bristlenose Catfish
References
Sabino & Trajano (1997)
One of four blind representatives of the genus Ancistrus, which appear completely colorless due to the lack of daylight. This comparatively small species only reaches a length of about 10 cm.
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