Edit Ancistomus sp. L163
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Name
Scientific name
Ancistomus sp. L163
Described by
Bracketed
Family
Loricariidae
Common names
Big Spot Peckoltia, L163
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
The big spot peckoltia (L163) is an undescribed suckermouth catfish collected from the Rio Pará in the Brazilian Amazon. Trade fish are oft…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
110mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–26°C, pH 6.5–7.2
Hardness
5–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Pará
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
So far it's only been collected from the Rio Pará in the Brazilian Amazon.
Habitat
No specific data is available.
Aquarium size
A 75 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres is easily big enough to hold one or two of these.
Maintenance
It does well in a stream-type setup with a gravel or sand substrate, rounded stones, rocks, water worn wood and a high level of flow. Live plants tend not to d…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 26 °C pH: 6.5 - 7.2 Hardness: 5 - 12°H
Diet
It is omnivorous and should be offered a varied diet. Alternate sinking dried foods with vegetable matter such as blanched spinach or Spirulina and live and fr…
Behaviour and compatibility
A good choice for the community tank, being both attractive and of manageable size. It can be kept with most peaceful species, but we prefer it to see it in a …
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
Unreported in the hobby.
Notes
Known in the trade as the big spot peckoltia, this species is placed in the genus Ancistomus. It remains undescribed. It's also often confused with the very si…
References
References
No references