Ancistrus sp. (L372)
Photograph: Hans-Georg Evers
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Not Evaluated
Size
(M) 12-13 cm / 5
Aquarium size
ab 80 cm / from 3 ft
pH-Value
pH 5,5-7
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
24-28 °C / 75-82 °F
Names and synonyms
Rurópolis bristlenose
References
Evers, (2005);
Rather flat, plain species with a grayish brown color and only few pattern elements. The ventral side is light in color and without pattern, the sucker-mouth is medium-sized.
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