L159

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All assigned numbers: L159

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Location: Brazil: Pará, Rio Xingú (Altamira)

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Appearance:

Compatibility:
Not an overly aggressive bristlenose but they do need their own territory otherwise will fight with conspecifics.

Sexing and Breeding:
Sexing is the same as other ancistrus, males develop bristles round the snout and up the middle of the snout(usually one line), females may or may not develop bristles round the snout but never up the snout.Adult females are wider when viewed from above. Breeding is pretty easy, they are cave spawners but chances are, they will find somewhere if no caves available( may not be suitable).

Diet:
An omnivore which should be more towards a veggie based diet with occasional meaty foods. It is also thought that wood should be supplied for Ancistrus species as they may eat lignin which is found in bogwood, this is presumed due to the fact that they have very long guts similar to panaques. They also extract Aufwuchs from the organic layer that develops on the wood over time. Veggies such as courgette, deshelled peas, green beans, bell peppers will all be readily accepted from a young age.

Water parameters:
26-30c PH 5.5-7.5
Tolerant of most water conditions but should be acclimatized properly if there is a large difference in ph, hardness or temp when being moved.The minimum size tank would be 60 Litres which contains wood and plenty of hiding places.Plants are optional
Max Size: 10-12cms

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Additional Comments:

The ancistrus group are herbivores according to the L number back to basic book.
 
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