Description
Loricariidae
In some publications this species has been placed in the Hemiancistrus genus which are very similar but are longer bodied and possess a naked ventral region. Sexual Differences: Males have a longer and broader head with longer bristles behind the gill-cover and the pectoral spines. The body of sexually mature males have fine odontodes on the scutes of the posterior part of the body. Aquarium Care: No problem to keep and seem to be non-aggressive in a group of individuals. Should be kept in warm and soft to medium hard waters. Juveniles posses a white edging to the caudal and dorsal fins. Diet: Vegetarian with added tablet foods and fine to medium sized live and frozen foods such as mosquito larvae and brine shrimp. Recommended Dr.Bassleer Biofish food .
