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Ancistrus dolichopterus Not Evaluated

Starlight Pleco, Starlight Bristlenose, L183

Stats

Family

Loricariidae

Genus

Ancistrus

Size

15.24 cm

Temperament

Peaceful, Community

Diet

Omnivore

Tank Size

75.70 L

Temperature

26.0 C - 30.0 C

Parameters

pH: 5.0 – 7.0
Hardness: 18 – 179 ppm

Level

Bottom

Other Information

Breeding

Spawning Method

Egg-layer (Parental Care)

Cave spawner

Spawn Size

50 fry

Breeding Season or Trigger

Blackwater

Fry Care

Father will take care of the fry until they absorb their yolk sacs, and then they're good to go!

Locations

Photos

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Juveline Pleco Image Credit: IG@jonsfishes
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Subadult in cave Image Credit: IG@jonsfishes

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