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Starlight Bristlenose Catfish (Ancistrus dolichopterus)
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| Starlight Bristlenose Catfish | |
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| Starlight Bristlenose Catfish | |
| Species | Ancistrus dolichopterus |
| Family | Loricariidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 10.16 cm
3.5-4 " (8.9-10.2cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Temp. | 295.928 K 22.778 °C 532.67 °R 300.928 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-19 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-12 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Starlight Bristlenose Catfish, Bushymouth Catfish, L183
[edit] Synonyms
- Hypostoma punctatum, Xenocara dolichoptera
[edit] Sexing
- Mature males have soft "tentacles" all across the nose, the females have very few or none at all.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful catfish that would do well in a community tank. Do not keep with other Plecos as they can be territorial.
[edit] Diet
- Primarily vegetarian taking algae wafers, blanched vegetables and algae from its environment. Will also eat bloodworms and other frozen foods.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day. May be more willing to eat after lights out.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers soft water, can be kept in blackwater conditions and will thrive if kept so. Appreciates wood décor and hiding places. Can be a heavy waste producer so good filtration is a must.
[edit] Behaviour
- Can be territorial towards other Plecos including its own species, but these territories are small so if the environment is large and varied enough several can be housed together.
[edit] Identification
- Similar to its cousin the Bristlenose Catfish but less often seen. The body colour is black with very small pin-pricks of white spots all over, the edge of the caudal fin is banded with white.
