Familia: Loricariidae
Pez de agua dulce pacífico y algívoro, de la familia de los loricáridos, originario de las aguas dulces de Asia Oriental. Cuidado para principiantes.
A Loricariidae species: Ancistrus cirrhosus lives bottom; rests and forages low over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 6.4–9.1 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Ancistrus species we profile, alongside Ancistrus dolichopterus, Ancistrus temminckii.
Apto para principiantes. Peaceful. Solitary, pairs or small groups.
Rango ideal: 18–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
De adulto mide 6.4–9.1 cm. Vive bottom; rests and forages low, así que 91 L o más.
Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Forraja sobre smooth gravel and sand with open floor space: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Peaceful; Solitary, pairs or small groups. Buenos compañeros: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Su hábitat natural es 东亚淡水水系, en clear streams, rivers and still waters.
Cave and crevice spawner; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.