All assigned numbers: L036
Name: Hemiancistrus/Ancistomus spilomma(Peckoltia spilomma)
Common Names: L036
Location: Rio Araguaia, Para and Rio Tocantins, Brazil
Photos:
Appearance: First impression of the spilomma is that it looks very similar to a Hypostomus but odontodes behind the gill cover are typical of the Ancistrus family.
Compatibility: The Hemiancistrus spilommais a fairly non aggressive pleco even as an adult, this makes them ideal for medium sized fish tanks.
Sexing and Breeding: Males have longer odontodes behind the gill covers and on the pectoral-fin spine.They also have odontode growth on the lower half of the body.
Diet: Omnivore but need a more veggie based diet. Plenty of fresh vegetables and also some meaty foods like mosquito larvae and brine shrimp
Water parameters: PH 5.5-7.5 Temp 25-29c
They require soft to medium hard water and a strong current. Due to the higher temp required, plenty of oxygen is needed. 120cms in the smallest tank size that is recommended.
Max Size: 17cms
Bred by: Unknown
Additional Comments:
References
Back to Nature L-Catfishes written by Ingo Seidel
Datz L35-L38 PDF http://www.datz.de/Artikel.dll/l-35-l-38-vier-harnischwelse-aus-dem-araguaia-und-dem-tocantins_MTU0NTYxOA.PDF
Photos
Thank you to Elko of http://www.welsfans.de/
Name: Hemiancistrus/Ancistomus spilomma(Peckoltia spilomma)
Common Names: L036
Location: Rio Araguaia, Para and Rio Tocantins, Brazil
Photos:
Appearance: First impression of the spilomma is that it looks very similar to a Hypostomus but odontodes behind the gill cover are typical of the Ancistrus family.
Compatibility: The Hemiancistrus spilommais a fairly non aggressive pleco even as an adult, this makes them ideal for medium sized fish tanks.
Sexing and Breeding: Males have longer odontodes behind the gill covers and on the pectoral-fin spine.They also have odontode growth on the lower half of the body.
Diet: Omnivore but need a more veggie based diet. Plenty of fresh vegetables and also some meaty foods like mosquito larvae and brine shrimp
Water parameters: PH 5.5-7.5 Temp 25-29c
They require soft to medium hard water and a strong current. Due to the higher temp required, plenty of oxygen is needed. 120cms in the smallest tank size that is recommended.
Max Size: 17cms
Bred by: Unknown
Additional Comments:
References
Back to Nature L-Catfishes written by Ingo Seidel
Datz L35-L38 PDF http://www.datz.de/Artikel.dll/l-35-l-38-vier-harnischwelse-aus-dem-araguaia-und-dem-tocantins_MTU0NTYxOA.PDF
Photos
Thank you to Elko of http://www.welsfans.de/