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Ancistrus sp. 'Rio Paraguay'

Aquarist: DragonFlyer

Species: Ancistrus sp. 'Rio Paraguay'

 

Description

A smaller Ancistrus species with a mottled pattern of tan or light brown over a dark body. It is native to the Rio Paraguay drainage in Paraguay and prefers a vegetarian diet.

Category:   Catfish

Global Region:   South America

Distribution:   Rio Paraguay

 

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2021

Acquired a group of 5 at the spring NEC Virtual Convention Auction. Small and nicely patterned. Kept them in both my SA tanks and summer tubs. They are a bit reclusive.

Species Spawned:   Yes

I didn’t know they had spawned until I saw a single young fish in a planted tank. Must have hitchhiked in a cave as the parents are now in a different tank.