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Lasiancistrus sp. (L312)

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L312 is a rare import from Colombia, where it's said to occur in the Rio Magdalena. Colouration: Juveniles show a dim pattern of black dots against a body colour that is part light and part dark brown. Adults tend to turn dark brown all over. Similar looking to the larger species of L. caucanus from the Pacific rivers of Colombia. Sexual Differences: Males have longer pectoral fins and have a heavier growth of odontodes behind the gill covers and on the edges of the snout. Aquarium Care: Relatively easy to keep but large males may tend to be territorial. Reproduction: Breeding has proven to be quite achievable in captivity, and happens in typical manner with males guarding the clutch in a suitable cave. Diet: Omnivore. Pretty similar to the Ancistrus genera with a vegetable diet. Will also take tablets/wafers, fine live and frozen foods.

Common Name:

L312, LDA071, Lasiancistrus cf. caucanus

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

South America: Colombia, Rio Magdalena.

Size:

10.0cm. (4ins)

Temp:

25-29°c (77-85°f.)

p.H.

6.0-7.5.

Reference:

www.loricariidae.no

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Lasiancistrus sp. (L312)
Male

Lasiancistrus sp. (L312)
Male

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