Strange Ancistrus

Alberto Villarroya · Post by **Alberto Villarroya** » 01 Sep 2005, 19:33

Hi, I've just bought an Ancistrus (Female) with very large fins, similar to the ones of a betta, it's same color as most Ancistrus (Dark brown)

Can anybody tell me what can this Ancistrus be in order to try and find a photo.

I'll try myself to post a pic, but today is gonna be difficult

Thanks in advance

Post by **Silurus** » 01 Sep 2005, 19:40

This?

Alberto Villarroya · Post by **Alberto Villarroya** » 01 Sep 2005, 19:46

Silurus wrote:This?

It can be thanks, actually this a photo of it, but I don't really know if it's the same cause it has the fins a bit "bitten"

http://tinypic.com/b9f4i0

Can it be the same Silurus has suggested?, I believe so but not really sure. what do you think silurus?

Post by **Silurus** » 01 Sep 2005, 19:47

I believe they are the same.

Jorge · Post by **Jorge** » 02 Sep 2005, 01:19

Is exactly like this one

Sullivan calls him Ancistrus sp. "Batman"

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 02 Sep 2005, 09:39

I agree with Silurus/Jorge: Long fin ancistrus, available in both albino and natural brown.

The long-fin is probably a deformed variation of caused by inbreeding. Same as your betta or many of the goldfish variants, as well as many other fish that are bred into "long fin" varieties. I've even seen Oscar's with long fins, if I remember correctly.

They are a bit rarer than the Common Bristlenose, but if you look at for instance Aquabid, you'll find them for sale almost all the time.

I personally prefer "natural" fish, but that's obviously a perosnal opinion.

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Mats

Alberto Villarroya · Post by **Alberto Villarroya** » 04 Sep 2005, 15:26

Thanks everyone, there's no doubt now. btw Jorge is your last name "De las heras"?

Thanks again

Jorge · Post by **Jorge** » 04 Sep 2005, 15:43

Alberto Villarroya wrote:btw Jorge is your last name "De las heras"?

no; my family name lacks the "De" ;)

Alberto Villarroya · Post by **Alberto Villarroya** » 04 Sep 2005, 15:49

Jorge wrote:
Alberto Villarroya wrote:btw Jorge is your last name "De las heras"?
no; my family name lacks the "De" ;)

Don't know why but I've always thought you where "de" las heras... anyway glad to see you here.