All assigned numbers: L333
Name: Hypancistrus sp.
Location: Rio Xingu, Brazil
Photos:
Appearance: Perhaps the most widely variable fish of the genus, L-333 is a name designated seemingly to any such fish that is of the king tiger group that does not have an obvious designation…needless to say, this number is in dire need of cleaning up, but there are a few general guidelines to follow; at least pertaining to the fish first listed in DATZ. This animal is somewhat more compact with larger fins relative to the body than other similarly colored animals. Furthermore, the patterning is less discrete than other vermiculated animals. For example, while the stripes of L-66 generally maintain a relatively uniform anlge along the flank of the fish, thus giving the effect of multiple parallel lines running in a repeated fashion, L-333 markings often stray in a haywire fashion, and may oscillate regularly (forming “squigglesâ€, if you will). However, markings such as these are a somewhat less reliable way to identify a fish in question, and again, this number still is in dire need of reclassification. It should also be noted that these are very large animals, topping perhaps even L-66 in terms of sheer length and girth.**
More info: Identification of Hypancistrus
A variable Hypancistrus in base colour and stripes though most are dark brown/black base with yellow banding
Compatibility: Peaceful Hypan that will live happily in community tanks. For breeding a species tank is preferred
Sexing and Breeding: A lovely looking Hypan that can be bred at higher temps (30c) in the home aquarium
Diet: An Omnivore that leans towards a meatier diet, so foods like frozen bloodworm, Carnivore pellets, Earthworm sticks, Tetra Prima should be provided It doesnt hurt to also introduce some veg once in a while to their diet.
Water parameters: No nitrites and as little nitrates as possible. Medium to soft water preferred. Temp between 26-30c. PH 6-7.6
Max Size: 14-15cm TL
Breeding Logs: See below
Bred by: thegeeman, windy, lealea, Jozebs, Brengun
Additional Comments:
Hypancistrus youngsters may require a more vegetable based diet according to Back to Nature Lnumbers book.
** Thank you to cup for permission to use the profile information from the Identification of Hypancistrus article
Profile written by thegeeman
Name: Hypancistrus sp.
Location: Rio Xingu, Brazil
Photos:
Appearance: Perhaps the most widely variable fish of the genus, L-333 is a name designated seemingly to any such fish that is of the king tiger group that does not have an obvious designation…needless to say, this number is in dire need of cleaning up, but there are a few general guidelines to follow; at least pertaining to the fish first listed in DATZ. This animal is somewhat more compact with larger fins relative to the body than other similarly colored animals. Furthermore, the patterning is less discrete than other vermiculated animals. For example, while the stripes of L-66 generally maintain a relatively uniform anlge along the flank of the fish, thus giving the effect of multiple parallel lines running in a repeated fashion, L-333 markings often stray in a haywire fashion, and may oscillate regularly (forming “squigglesâ€, if you will). However, markings such as these are a somewhat less reliable way to identify a fish in question, and again, this number still is in dire need of reclassification. It should also be noted that these are very large animals, topping perhaps even L-66 in terms of sheer length and girth.**
More info: Identification of Hypancistrus
A variable Hypancistrus in base colour and stripes though most are dark brown/black base with yellow banding
Compatibility: Peaceful Hypan that will live happily in community tanks. For breeding a species tank is preferred
Sexing and Breeding: A lovely looking Hypan that can be bred at higher temps (30c) in the home aquarium
Diet: An Omnivore that leans towards a meatier diet, so foods like frozen bloodworm, Carnivore pellets, Earthworm sticks, Tetra Prima should be provided It doesnt hurt to also introduce some veg once in a while to their diet.
Water parameters: No nitrites and as little nitrates as possible. Medium to soft water preferred. Temp between 26-30c. PH 6-7.6
Max Size: 14-15cm TL
Breeding Logs: See below
Bred by: thegeeman, windy, lealea, Jozebs, Brengun
Additional Comments:
Hypancistrus youngsters may require a more vegetable based diet according to Back to Nature Lnumbers book.
** Thank you to cup for permission to use the profile information from the Identification of Hypancistrus article
Profile written by thegeeman
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