Ancistrus sp. (L144)
Photograph: Ingo Seidel
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Not Evaluated
Size
(M) 13-14 cm / 5-6"
Aquarium size
ab 80 cm / from 3 ft
pH-Value
pH 6-8
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
22-27 °C / 72-81 °F
Names and synonyms
Yellow Bristlenose Catfish
References
Holata, (1993);
Medium-sized bristlenose catfish with a completely yellow coloration and black eyes. The coloration sometimes looks a bit dirty. The caudal fin usually has remnants of white edges, even in old age.
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