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Ancistrus macrophthalmus

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

76 Litres (20 US G.)

Size

7.1-7.9cm (2.8-3.1 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.2

Temp.

23.9-25.6°C (75 -78 °F)

Water Hardness

6-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Herbivore

Life Span

5-10 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Loricariidae

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Origin

South America: Orinoco River and lower parts of some of its tributaries in Venezuela.

Sexing

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Tank compatibility

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Diet

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Feeding regime

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Environment Specifics

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Behaviour

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Identification

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Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Planet Catfish