Ancistrus bolivianus (Ancistrus bolivianus)
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
- Family : Loricariidae
- Origin : Bolivia, Peru
Features
- Adult size : 8 cm
- Behaviour : Pleasant
- Food : Omnivorous
Water
- Water type : Freshwater, hot
- Temperature : 23 - 27 °C
- pH : 6,5 - 7,6
- Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :
Contribution
- Created by : Ronaldinho23
- Last update : 27/10/2022
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