- Out-of-Stock
- Menu
-
Corals & invertebrates
-
Saltwater aquarium equipment
-
Saltwater fish
- Detritivores
-
Living Stones & Co
-
Freshwater
- Fish tank
Red/Orange Ancistrus +10cm (South America)
A solitary species that evolves near the bottom
The Ancistrus is a fish originating from the freshwater of South America, specifically Brazil. Its solitary and territorial nature can be a challenge for less experienced aquarists, but keeping it in an aquarium remains fairly easy, and the fish reproduces without great difficulty.
Data sheet
- Delivery price France
- Fixed price €24.90 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
- Minimum order amount for live products
- 50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
- Origin
- Brazil, Amazon
- Approximate size
- 10cm (10 centimeters)
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Temperament
- Quite peaceful
- Food
- "Seaweed and roots"
Algivore - Recommended number
- at least 2
- Family
- Loricariidae
- Environment
- Eau douce
- Temperature
- 22 to 28°C
- Length of the aqua min
- 80cm
- Reproduction
- Easy
oui - pH
- 5.5 to 6.5
En savoir plus
The Ancistrus is a freshwater fish that originates from South America, specifically from Brazil. The specimen we are highlighting is red and orange. Solitary by nature, it roams the waters near sandy bottoms and stones that it uses as hiding places. An omnivore with a calm temperament, it is nonetheless extremely territorial and does not hesitate to defend its living area. Clashes can occur with other species, even with conspecifics.
For its upkeep, the Ancistrus requires a water temperature close to 26°C and a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. A water volume of 120 L constitutes the minimum space suitable for it. This oviparous species lays eggs on hidden substrates and diligently protects its spawn. Despite this, its reproduction remains easy in an aquarium or pond.