L069 Intermediate

Ancistomus

Ancistomus sp.
L-number
L069
Size
15 cm
Temperature
25–29 °C
pH
6–7
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Tapajós, Pará)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown

Description

Ancistomus sp. (L069) is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Tapajós, Pará). The species reaches about 15 cm, is best kept at 25–29 °C and pH 6–7. In the aquarium it mainly eats meat, shrimp, algae.

Aquarium & care

Keep stable water values around 25–29 °C and pH 6–7. Offer several hiding places and caves near the bottom. Feed a varied diet of meat, shrimp, algae.

Breeding

No information yet.

Feeding

meat, shrimp, algae

Origin

Brasilien (Rio Tapajós, Pará)