L181 Ancistrus / sp. (peppermint)
Product Code: EdfBifq
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Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name Ancistrus sp. (L213)
Common Names L213, Silver Spotted Bristlenose
Sølvplettet Antennesugemalle (Denmark)
Pronunciation an SISS truss
Size 100mm or 3.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification Mature males and sometimes females have soft tentacles (bushy fleshy growths) on the snout - this is unique to the genus Ancistrus.
Sexing Typical for the genus with males possessing the so-called ''bushy nose''. Females also may have much smaller growths on the head but to a much lesser extent.
Down Habitat Information
Distribution Rio Tapajos
Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tapajós
Temperature 23.0-27.0°C or 73.4-80.6°F (Show species within this range)
Down Husbandry Information
Feeding Ancistrus should be fed mainly on vegetarian foods. Prepared foods include algae wafers and spirulina based sinking food. Vegetables such as courgette/zucchini, and (English) cucumber are an excellent addition to the diet, along with the odd, small amount of more meaty foods.
Compatibility: A good complement to most aquariums, they are not aggressive to other species. Males may fight over territory if kept in too small a tank.
Suggested Tankmates: Appropriate with most community fish that aren't overly big or aggressive.
Scientific Name Ancistrus sp. (L213)
Common Names L213, Silver Spotted Bristlenose
Sølvplettet Antennesugemalle (Denmark)
Pronunciation an SISS truss
Size 100mm or 3.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification Mature males and sometimes females have soft tentacles (bushy fleshy growths) on the snout - this is unique to the genus Ancistrus.
Sexing Typical for the genus with males possessing the so-called ''bushy nose''. Females also may have much smaller growths on the head but to a much lesser extent.
Down Habitat Information
Distribution Rio Tapajos
Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tapajós
Temperature 23.0-27.0°C or 73.4-80.6°F (Show species within this range)
Down Husbandry Information
Feeding Ancistrus should be fed mainly on vegetarian foods. Prepared foods include algae wafers and spirulina based sinking food. Vegetables such as courgette/zucchini, and (English) cucumber are an excellent addition to the diet, along with the odd, small amount of more meaty foods.
Compatibility: A good complement to most aquariums, they are not aggressive to other species. Males may fight over territory if kept in too small a tank.
Suggested Tankmates: Appropriate with most community fish that aren't overly big or aggressive.
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