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Name
Scientific name
Isorineloricaria acuarius
Described by
Authority Ray & Armbruster, Year 2016
Family
Loricariidae
Common names
Blue Fin Thresher Pleco, L093, L195
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
Isorineloricaria acuarius is a suckermouth catfish from the Apure and middle Orinoco drainages in the Venezuelan Llanos, where it lives on …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
269mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 150 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 25–29°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
Not recorded
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Venezuela, Apure, Arauca, Guárico, Orinoco, Orituco, Portuguesa
Writing
Etymology
Isorineloricaria: from the Greek isos, meaning 'equal' or 'like', and the generic name Rineloricaria, because its body shape, prominent odontodes and the diffe…
Distribution
Apure and middle Orinoco drainages in the Venezuelan Llanos. It's known from the río Apure and rivers draining into it, including the Portuguesa, Guanare, Guár…
Habitat
It lives in flowing waters running over sandy substrates that are scattered with rocks and stones, and is often found on or around driftwood snags.
Aquarium size
A tank at least 150 cm long is needed, and Südamerikafans recommends 200 cm.
Maintenance
A spacious tank is required, preferably with a sandy substrate. Provide hiding places and shade with some big chunks of driftwood and smooth rocks. Dim lightin…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
An unfussy feeder, it will accept most foods. Offer regular feedings of greens such as cucumber, courgette, blanched spinach etc., as well as live, frozen and …
Behaviour and compatibility
A peaceful species that can be kept with a variety of tankmates, such as larger characins, cyprinids, peaceful cichlids and other catfish. It's surprisingly no…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
Unknown.
Notes
It was sold as Hypostomus villarsi until it was described in 2016, and is a rare find in the hobby. If you're lucky enough to see some for sale, check the fish…
References
References
No references