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Name

Scientific name

Hemiancistrus guahiborum

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Loricariidae

Common names

L106

Photograph credits

All 2 credited

Summary

L106, Hemiancistrus guahiborum, is a suckermouth catfish known only from the Rio Orinoco drainage in Venezuela. Also known as the spotted o…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

150mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 22–26°C, pH 6–7.5

Hardness

3–12dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Not recorded

Social needs

Not recorded

Social needs
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Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Venezuela, Orinoco

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Known only from the Rio Orinoco drainage, Venezuela.

Habitat

It inhabits flowing waters with rocky substrates, where it lives amongst the rocks.

Aquarium size

120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres.

Maintenance

A stream-type setup with a gravel or sand substrate and rounded stones and rocks would simulate its natural biotope, but it's equally at home in a planted tank…

Water conditions

Temperature: No specific data avilable. It should be happy in the range 72-79°F (22-26°C), based on the preferences of other species from the same region. pH: …

Diet

Feeds on aufwuchs and small aquatic crustaceans in nature. In the aquarium, it proves omnivorous and will accept both sinking dried foods and live and frozen s…

Behaviour and compatibility

A decent choice for the community tank. In a biotope setup, good tankmates include characins such as Anostomus, Hemiodus, Semaprochilodus and Metynnis species,…

Sexual dimorphism

Unknown.

Reproduction

Not thought to have been bred in the hobby. It's probably a cave spawning species, given its natural habitat.

Notes

This species was only described to science in 2005, the species name being taken from the name of a local tribe. It's also known as the spotted orange seam ple…

References

References

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