All assigned numbers: L339
Name: Hypancistrus lunaorum
Common Names: L339
Location: Venezuela , upper regions of the Orinoco river
Photos:
Appearance: Similar in appearance to the L102- Hyp Inspector, however they have finer dots and these are more frequent. The L339 has approximate 5-6 teeth in the upper jaw compared to 10-15 for the L102. This L339 also has an unusual trait, that adult males have long odontodes on their tails reaching as far as behind the head, very similar to the peckoltia and Panaqulos males.
Compatibility: A peaceful and unproblematic fish. As in most species if more than one are kept, please provide sufficient hiding places and caves.
Sexing and Breeding: unknown
Diet: Omnivore
Water parameters: Temp 25-29C PH 5.5 - 7.5Fast flowing water preferred
Max Size: approx 15cm
Bred by: not reports available at present
Additional Comments:
References L-Welse Back to Nature Handbook by Ingo Seidel
References www.l-welse.com
References Datz http://www.datz.de/Artikel.dll/l-339---eine-neue-hypancistrus-art-aus-dem-rio-orinoco-2003-8_MTcyMjU2Nw.PDF?UID=4A37D4CCE9401984F171554F613688E8C0C3532A98856A
Name: Hypancistrus lunaorum
Common Names: L339
Location: Venezuela , upper regions of the Orinoco river
Photos:
Appearance: Similar in appearance to the L102- Hyp Inspector, however they have finer dots and these are more frequent. The L339 has approximate 5-6 teeth in the upper jaw compared to 10-15 for the L102. This L339 also has an unusual trait, that adult males have long odontodes on their tails reaching as far as behind the head, very similar to the peckoltia and Panaqulos males.
Compatibility: A peaceful and unproblematic fish. As in most species if more than one are kept, please provide sufficient hiding places and caves.
Sexing and Breeding: unknown
Diet: Omnivore
Water parameters: Temp 25-29C PH 5.5 - 7.5Fast flowing water preferred
Max Size: approx 15cm
Bred by: not reports available at present
Additional Comments:
References L-Welse Back to Nature Handbook by Ingo Seidel
References www.l-welse.com
References Datz http://www.datz.de/Artikel.dll/l-339---eine-neue-hypancistrus-art-aus-dem-rio-orinoco-2003-8_MTcyMjU2Nw.PDF?UID=4A37D4CCE9401984F171554F613688E8C0C3532A98856A
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