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Name
Scientific name
Lasiancistrus tentaculatus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Loricariidae
Common names
L092, L194
Photograph credits
All 5 credited
Summary
Lasiancistrus tentaculatus (L092, L194) is a suckermouth catfish from Colombia and Venezuela that lives among driftwood snags in rivers. Ho…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
120mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6–7.4
Hardness
2–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Colombia, Venezuela
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Colombia and Venezuela.
Habitat
It's a riverine species typically inhabiting driftwood snags.
Aquarium size
75 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres.
Maintenance
A biotope setup is easily achieved by simply filling the tank with loads of driftwood of different shapes and sizes. Arrange these randomly and then add a thic…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 6.0-7.4 Hardness: 2-10°H
Diet
Hobbyists report this species as xylophagous (wood-eating) and it should be given plenty of wood, although no study has looked at its diet. Studies of wood-eat…
Behaviour and compatibility
An ideal choice for the South American community tank, as it's very placid. You can keep it with tankmates such as characins, peaceful cichlids, Corydoras and …
Sexual dimorphism
Best sexed by looking at the fish from above, as adult females are noticeably broader when full of eggs. It's the only species in the genus in which mature mal…
Reproduction
Has been spawned in the hobby, but unfortunately little detailed information is available. The eggs are laid in a cave or crevice and hatch in around 5 days. T…
Notes
This lovely little species was only described in 2005 and the same study also reclassified most of the species previously assigned to Lasiancistrus. Many were …
References
References
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