Ancistrus multispinis (Regan, 1912)
Photograph: Ingo Seidel
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Least Concern (LC)
Size
(ML) 16-17 cm / 6-7"
Aquarium size
ab 100 cm / from 3 ft
pH-Value
pH 6-8
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
18-24 °C / 64-75 °F
Names and synonyms
Xenocara multispinis, White-belted Bristlenose Catfish, Hemiancistrus albocinctus
References
Regan (1912)
One of many medium-sized, brown-colored bristlenose catfish, but clearly identifiable by a light-colored crossband on the caudal peduncle. The species name of the synonym albocinctus also refers to this characteristic. Younger specimens have white edges on the dorsal and caudal fins.
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