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| + | :Mature males have soft "tentacles" all across the nose, the females have very few or none at all. | ||
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| + | == Tank compatibility == | ||
| + | :A peaceful catfish that would do well in a community tank. Do not keep with other Plecos as they can be territorial. | ||
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| + | :Primarily vegetarian taking algae wafers, blanched vegetables and algae from its environment. Will also eat [[bloodworms]] and other frozen foods. | ||
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| + | :Feed once or twice a day. May be more willing to eat after lights out. | ||
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| + | :Prefers soft water, can be kept in [[blackwater]] conditions and will thrive if kept so. Appreciates wood décor and hiding places. Can be a heavy waste producer so good filtration is a must. | ||
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| + | :Can be territorial towards other Plecos including its own species, but these territories are small so if the environment is large and varied enough several can be housed together. | ||
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| + | :Similar to its cousin the [[Bristlenose Catfish]] but less often seen. The body colour is black with very small pin-pricks of white spots all over, the edge of the caudal fin is banded with white. | ||
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Revision as of 03:12, 13 December 2017
Starlight Bristlenose Catfish
Starlight Bristlenose Catfish
Ancistrus dolichopterus
57 Litres (15 US G.)
8.9-10.2cm (3.5-4 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.0
22.8-27.8°C (73 -82 °F)
5-19 °d
1:1 M:F
8-12 years
Family
Loricariidae
Contents
Additional names
- Starlight Bristlenose Catfish, Bushymouth Catfish, L183
Additional scientific names
- Hypostoma punctatum, Xenocara dolichoptera
Sexing
- Mature males have soft "tentacles" all across the nose, the females have very few or none at all.
Tank compatibility
- A peaceful catfish that would do well in a community tank. Do not keep with other Plecos as they can be territorial.
Diet
- Primarily vegetarian taking algae wafers, blanched vegetables and algae from its environment. Will also eat bloodworms and other frozen foods.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day. May be more willing to eat after lights out.
Environment specifics
- Prefers soft water, can be kept in blackwater conditions and will thrive if kept so. Appreciates wood décor and hiding places. Can be a heavy waste producer so good filtration is a must.
Behaviour
- Can be territorial towards other Plecos including its own species, but these territories are small so if the environment is large and varied enough several can be housed together.
Identification
- Similar to its cousin the Bristlenose Catfish but less often seen. The body colour is black with very small pin-pricks of white spots all over, the edge of the caudal fin is banded with white.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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