L528
Unknown
Rio Paraguay Bristlenose
Ancistrus sp.
L-number
L528
Size
12 cm
Temperature
20–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Origin
Paraguay (Río Paraguay)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown
Description
Ancistrus sp. (L528), often called Rio Paraguay Bristlenose, is an L-catfish from Paraguay (Río Paraguay). The species reaches about 12 cm, is best kept at 20–26 °C and pH 6.5–7.5. In the aquarium it mainly eats algae, vegetables, zucchini.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water parameters around 20–26 °C and pH 6.5–7.5. 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
Paraguay (Río Paraguay)