Ancistrus bolivianus (Ancistrus bolivianus)

Adult size8 cm
Temperature23 - 27 °C
pH6,5 - 7,6

Description

Harmless!

Bolivianus ancistrus fish is a fish from the Latin America region known as Bolivia. It is an ancistrus type fish, which means that it belongs to the family of the Loricaridae. Ancistrus are often called "fish fish" because of their appearance, with their flat body and their mouths lined with small teeth in the shape of fangs.

Bolivianus ancistrus fish is a medium-sized fish, about 10-15 centimeters long. It has a flat and elongated body, with smooth and shiny scales. Its color generally varies from gray to dark brown, with darker stripes on the back and sides. The fins are generally bright or red orange in color, which makes them easy to spot in the water.

Bolivianus ancistrus fish is an omnivorous animal, which means that it feeds on both plants and small animals. In the wild, it feeds mainly on plankton, invertebrates and some small fish. In captivity, it can be nourished with flakes, pellets or fish tablets, as well as cooked vegetables and fruits.

Origin

Characteristics

  • Adult size8 cm
  • BehaviourPleasant
  • FoodOmnivorous

Water parameters

  • Water typeFreshwater, hot
  • Temperature23 - 27 °C
  • pH6,5 - 7,6

Data to check

Some historical parameters still need checking before choosing this species: Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters).

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