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L107 is identical to L184. This Ancistrus species has large white spots with extensions to the upper and lower caudal fin rays. Looked upon as one of the more prettier species of this genus. As with all of this genera the males and females have bushy tentacles around mouth with the male having the largest growth. It is reported (Seidel,Ingo 2008) that this is a large species (25-30cm) which grows smaller in the aquarium. Aquarium Care: The Ancistrus genera make good community fish where they do not grow too big for the aquarium. Some species have different requirements in the aquarium so best to read up on the species you have whereas if they need higher oxygen requirements or not, or if they prefer cooler waters if they originate from the southern parts of South America against the species from further up north. Diet: Vegetable foods such as cucumber and courgette and also tablet and meaty foods. Reproduction: The female lays her eggs in caves or crevices... that the male has chosen and cleaned.... as a cluster. The male usually then guards the eggs after ejecting the female. The fry then cling to the sides of the cave and when they use up their yolk sac, which is around the four to seven day period, they will be ready to feed on infusuria, vegetable matter, brine shrimp naupli or micro worms. In a community tank a few will survive if enough hiding places are afforded to them.

Brilliant Bristlenose Pleco, L107, L184

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Loricariidae

Brazil: Rio Demini, middle Rio Negro drainage.

14.0cm. (5½ins)

25-29°c (77-85°f)

6.0-7.5.

All L-Numbers Datz Special.  www.datze.de 
Seidel, Ingo; Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes 208 p