Species Care
BRISTLENOSE CATFISH - LONGFIN
Ancistrus sp
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Max Growth Size: 10-12 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful, community fish
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22-26 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.5-7.5
- General Hardness: Soft - Moderate
Range: South America
Reproduction: Eggs laid under a rock or in a cave-like structure, guarded by male until they hatch.
Feeding: Herbivorous and Omnivorous. Algae-eater, also accepts most sinking-type foods.
Additional Comments: Very popular catfish, also easily bred. Hardy and tolerates a wide range of conditions. Useful algae eater. The longfin form is an aquarium strain, specimens develop very impressive long trailing fins.
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