Ancistrus piriformis Muller, 1989
Photograph: Ingo Seidel
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Least Concern (LC)
Size
(M) 10-12 cm / 4-5
Aquarium size
ab 60 cm / from 2 ft
pH-Value
pH 6,5-8,5
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
20-27 °C / 68-81 °F
Names and synonyms
Pear-shaped bristlenose catfish
References
Muller (1989)
This bristlenose catfish is a small, brown Ancistrus resembling A. pirareta, but with a wider, flatter body shape. The contrasting light-colored spots in the fins are large, and form bands.
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