All assigned numbers: LDA08
Name: Ancistrus claro
Common Names: LDA08, Gold Marble Bristle Nose
Location: Cuiaba, upper Rio Paraguay drainage
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Compatibility: Not an overly aggressive bristlenose but they do need their own territory otherwise will fight with conspecifics
Sexing and Breeding: Sexing is the same as other ancistrus, males develop bristles round the snout and up the middle of the snout(usually one line), females may or may not develop bristles round the snout but never up the snout.Adult females are wider when viewed from above. Breeding is pretty easy, they are cave spawners but chances are, they will find somewhere if no caves available( may not be suitable) they aren't too fussed by the water parameters but will need good conditions for the fry.These ancistrus aren't too difficult to breed.
Diet: An omnivore which should be more towards a veggie based diet with occasional meaty foods. It is also thought that wood should be supplied for Ancistrus species as they may eat lignin which is found in bogwood, this is presumed due to the fact that they have very long guts similar to panaques. They also extract Aufwuchs from the organic layer that devlops on the wood over time. Veggies such as courgette, deshelled peas, green beans, bell peppers will all be readily accepted from a young age.
Water parameters: PH 6-7.8 Temp 23-29c
Tolerant of most water conditions but should be acclimatized properly if there is a large difference in ph, hardness or temp when being moved.The minimum size tank would be 60 Litres which contains wood and plenty of hiding places.Plants are optional
Max Size: 11cms
Bred by: cup
Breeding Log: See post below. For comments and questions please use original thread hereLDA08 Log
Additional Comments:
Name: Ancistrus claro
Common Names: LDA08, Gold Marble Bristle Nose
Location: Cuiaba, upper Rio Paraguay drainage
Photos:
Appearance:
Compatibility: Not an overly aggressive bristlenose but they do need their own territory otherwise will fight with conspecifics
Sexing and Breeding: Sexing is the same as other ancistrus, males develop bristles round the snout and up the middle of the snout(usually one line), females may or may not develop bristles round the snout but never up the snout.Adult females are wider when viewed from above. Breeding is pretty easy, they are cave spawners but chances are, they will find somewhere if no caves available( may not be suitable) they aren't too fussed by the water parameters but will need good conditions for the fry.These ancistrus aren't too difficult to breed.
Diet: An omnivore which should be more towards a veggie based diet with occasional meaty foods. It is also thought that wood should be supplied for Ancistrus species as they may eat lignin which is found in bogwood, this is presumed due to the fact that they have very long guts similar to panaques. They also extract Aufwuchs from the organic layer that devlops on the wood over time. Veggies such as courgette, deshelled peas, green beans, bell peppers will all be readily accepted from a young age.
Water parameters: PH 6-7.8 Temp 23-29c
Tolerant of most water conditions but should be acclimatized properly if there is a large difference in ph, hardness or temp when being moved.The minimum size tank would be 60 Litres which contains wood and plenty of hiding places.Plants are optional
Max Size: 11cms
Bred by: cup
Breeding Log: See post below. For comments and questions please use original thread hereLDA08 Log
Additional Comments: