PlanetCatfish.com - Ancistrus sp. (4) (Loricariidae) Cat-eLog

Cat-eLog Loricariidae Hypostominae Ancistrus | |

Male
Close-up showing black eye
Dorsal view - male
Female
Six week old youngster
Youngsters at three months
Spawning site
Two day old fry
Three day old fry

Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	Ancistrus sp. (4)
Common Names	L144, Black Eyed Yellow Bristlenose Blåøjet Antennesugemalle (Denmark), Citronancistrus (Sweden), False L144, Lemon Bristlenose
Pronunciation	an SISS truss
Etymology	The name Ancistrus is derived from the Greek word agkistron, meaning hook, in reference to the interopercular odontodes that are hooked.
Articles	- Shane's World Reproduction My experiences breeding L144
Species Information
Size	110mm or 4.3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	Mature males and sometimes females have soft tentacles (bushy fleshy growths) on the snout - this is unique to the genus Ancistrus. Similar to the more common albino Ancistrus but with black eyes. Generally inaccurately sold as Ancistrus sp. L144. The true L144 is a different species imported from Paraguay.
Sexing	Typical for the genus with males possessing the so-called ''bushy nose''. Females also may have much smaller growths on the head but to a much lesser extent.
General Remarks	This fish appears to be a form of Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus.
Habitat Information
Distribution	The fish pictured here is of unknown origin and is likely to be a captive bred form.
pH	6.2 - 7.2
Temperature	21.0-23.0°C or 69.8-73.4°F (Show species within this range)
Husbandry Information
Feeding	Typical for the genus. Feed vegetables, algae wafers, and once a week frozen or live foods. User data.
Furniture	A sand or rounded pebble substrate with rocks forming a few caves. Driftwood also a good idea.
Compatibility	An ideal community fish.
Suggested Tankmates	Appropriate with most community fish that aren't overly big or aggressive.
Breeding	See Shane's World here.
Breeding Reports	There are 27 breeding reports, read them all here.
Further Information
Registered Keepers	There are 451 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data.
Wishlists	Love this species? Click the heart to add it to your wish list. There are 7 wishes to keep this species, see who wants what.
Spotters	Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 128 records of this fish being seen, view them all.
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Last Update	2023 Jan 12 05:23 (species record created: 2002 Jul 18 00:00)