Loricariidae
Ancistrus
7.62 cm
Around small bristlenose size
Peaceful, Community
Herbivore
37.85 L
22.2 C - 27.8 C
They seem to do better with more oxygenated water.
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They are very similar to the common ancistrus in terms of care and breeding, but tend to be slightly smaller in size.
Egg-layer (Parental Care)
The male will trap the female in a cave to lay and fertilize eggs, then care for them until they are big enough to leave.
8 fry
Cave, lowering water temperature can occasionally help.
They have fewer and larger eggs than the normal ancistrus pleco.