Ancistrus sp. (L111)
Photograph: Ingo Seidel
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Not Evaluated
Size
(M) 10-12 cm / 4-5
Aquarium size
ab 60 cm / from 2 ft
pH-Value
pH 6-8
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
24-28 °C / 75-82 °F
Names and synonyms
Mosaic bristlenose
References
Holata, (1992);
Small to medium-sized brown Ancistrus with a beautiful mosaic or honeycomb pattern when being comfortable. The fins assume a stunnning reddish brown banded pattern as the fish grow older. The caudal fin of juvenile Ancistrus sp. (L 111) has a white seam, which fades away with age. The males have impressive tentacles. There is a pattern of light-colored spots with a dark rim on the ventral side.
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