L279

Herman63 · Post by **Herman63** » 27 Nov 2005, 12:29

Any info on L279?

Thanks, Herman

racoll · Post by **racoll** » 27 Nov 2005, 12:42

According to DATZ, L279 is an Ancistrus sp. from the Rio Huacamayo in Peru that reaches between 10-12cm.

If anyone knows about what type of river the Huacamayo is, maybe we can get a bit closer to knowing the husbandry requirements of this fish.

Dave Rinaldo · Post by **Dave Rinaldo** » 27 Nov 2005, 13:11

This is from Aqualog All L-Numbers:

L279: This rather inconspicuous little (8 to 9 cm) Ansistrus from the Peruvian Rio Huacamayo is regualy imported. It may develop large light grey dots on the grey-brown base. This pattern may also continue into the dorsal fin. The caudal fin has two white tips connected by a very narrow border of the same cotour. The iris is slightly copper-coloured. Females have no bristles around the mouth, while those in males are few and slender, becoming rather longer with age.

The book also says L279 = LDA 58

Post by **Shane** » 27 Nov 2005, 15:44

This should help,
http://www.fallingrain.com/world/PE/12/Huacamayo.html
Given the collecting location (and this sp's coloration), it is probably a piedmont Ancistrus and will appreciate cooler water and good O2 levels.
-Shane