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Name
Scientific name
Rineloricaria morrowi
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Loricariidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Rineloricaria morrowi is a loricariid catfish from the Ucayali River basin, Peru, found among leaf litter over sandy substrates. It is seen…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
130mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–24°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Peru
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Ucayali River basin, Peru.
Habitat
Usually found amongst leaf litter over sandy substrates.
Aquarium size
Largely inactive and can be kept in a tank measuring 90 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~81 litres.
Maintenance
A biotope setup can consist, very simply, of a layer of sand over which is scattered a layer of dried leaves (oak and beech are non-toxic and work particularly…
Water conditions
Temperature: 20 – 24 °C pH: 6.0-7.0 Hardness: 2-15°H
Diet
Feeds on aufwuchs and small aquatic crustaceans in nature. In the aquarium it proves omnivorous and will accept both sinking dried foods, vegetable matter incl…
Behaviour and compatibility
One of the most peaceful catfish around, these can be combined with many other species. In a biotope setup good tankmates include small characins, Apistogramma…
Sexual dimorphism
Mature males develop odontotes on the head and pectoral spines, which are lacking in females.
Reproduction
Breeds in a similar way to congeners, although the fry can be a little tricky to raise. Try starting with a group of 6 or more juvenile fish to give yourself t…
Notes
This species is not seen as often as some others in the genus. In 2002 it was briefly placed in the resurrected genus Hemiloricaria, but this lasted less than …
References
References
No references