L172
Intermediate
L172
Ancistrini sp.
L-number
L172
Size
20 cm
Temperature
26–30 °C
pH
6–7
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Xingu, Pará)
Temperament
Peaceful
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown
Description
Ancistrini sp. (L172) is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Xingu, Pará). The species reaches about 20 cm, is best kept at 26–30 °C and pH 6–7. In the aquarium it mainly eats algae, vegetables, shrimp.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 26–30 °C and pH 6–7. Offer several hiding places and caves near the bottom. Feed varied with algae, vegetables, shrimp.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, vegetables, shrimp
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Xingu, Pará)