L299
Unknown
Bristlenose pleco
Ancistrus sp.
L-number
L299
Size
12 cm
Temperature
24–28 °C
pH
6–7.5
Origin
Guyana (övre Rupununi River)
Temperament
Peaceful
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown
Description
Ancistrus sp. (L299) is an L-catfish from Guyana (upper Rupununi River). The species reaches about 12 cm, is best kept at 24–28 °C and pH 6–7.5. In the aquarium it primarily eats algae, vegetables, zucchini.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 24–28 °C and pH 6–7.5. Offer several hiding places and caves near the bottom. Feed a varied diet of algae, vegetables, zucchini.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, vegetables, zucchini
Origin
Guyana (övre Rupununi River)