Ancistrus sp. (L182)
Photograph: Haakon Haagensen
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Not Evaluated
Size
(XL) 25-30 cm / 10-12
Aquarium size
ab 120 cm / from 4 ft
pH-Value
pH 6-8
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
25-29 °C / 77-84 °F
Names and synonyms
L 120, Gold spot giant bristlenose pleco
References
Stawikowski, (1994); Guyana ( ); Seidel & Evers (2005)
With a total length of around 9-12 inches, this is one of the largest bristlenose catfishes. The males have impressive tentacles. Dark brown to black, with fine yellowish dots on body and fins, and with a typical black spot on the membrane of the dorsal fin at the base between the spine and the first branching ray. Younger specimens are particularly attractive in color, with reddish brown seams in the dorsal and caudal fins.
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