L147
Intermediate
Ancistomus
Ancistomus sp.
L-number
L147
Size
12 cm
Temperature
25–29 °C
pH
6–7
Origin
Venezuela (mittlere Rio Orinoco biflöden)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown
Description
Ancistomus sp. (L147) is an L-catfish from Venezuela (middle Rio Orinoco tributaries). The species reaches about 12 cm, best kept at 25–29 °C and pH 6–7. In the aquarium it mainly eats algae, fruit, pellets.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 25–29 °C and pH 6–7. Offer several hiding places and caves near the bottom. Feed varied with algae, fruit, pellets.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, fruit, pellets
Origin
Venezuela (mittlere Rio Orinoco biflöden)