Ancistrus pirareta Muller, 1989
Photograph: Ingo Seidel
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Least Concern (LC)
Size
(M) 14-18 cm / 6-7
Aquarium size
ab 100 cm / from 3 ft
pH-Value
pH 6,5-8,5
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
20-27 °C / 68-81 °F
Names and synonyms
LDA 053, Pirareta bristlenose catfish
References
Muller (1989); Paraguay ( )
Body shape and coloration of this bristlenose catfish both resemble the common brown bristlenose pleco. This species grows a bit ates tap water very well, it is a good algae-eater, and can easily be kept in a social tank.
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