Ancistrus bodenhameri (Ancistrus Bodenhameri)

Ancistrus bodenhameri (Ancistrus Bodenhameri)

Description

Harmless!

Bodenhameri ancistrus fish is an ancistrus type fish, a kind of catfish from the Loricariidae family. They are from rivers and rivers in South America, where they live in fresh and calm waters.

Bodenhameri ancistrus fish is a medium to medium -sized fish, generally measuring between 10 and 15 cm in length. They have an elongated and cylindrical body, covered with smooth and shiny scales. The color of their body varies from dark brown to gray, with dark vertical stripes on their backs and sides. They also have fine ventral and pectoral fins, and long mustaches around their mouths.

The ancistrus Bodenhameri fish are night and solitary fish, which spend most of their time hiding in caves or crevices in the rocks or the roots of the trees. They are mainly supplied with aquatic plants and organic debris, but they can also eat insects, small crustaceans and worms.

BoDenhameri ancistrus fish are protected species in their natural habitat because they are threatened by water pollution, loss of their home and illegal fishing. They are also popular as a company animals in aquariums, due to their beautiful color and their peaceful behavior.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 11 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant
  • Food : Omnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 23 - 27 °C
  • pH : 7,2 - 8
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Contribution

  • Created by : Ronaldinho23
  • Last update : 01/12/2022

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