Ancistrus is a genus of nocturnal freshwater fish in the family Loricariidae of order Siluriformes, native to freshwater habitats in South America and Panama.
Family | Loricariidae |
Origin | Amazon, rapid-flowing tributaries |
Social | Peaceful, suitable for large community tank |
Tank Level | Bottom dweller |
Minimum Tank Size | 40 gallon |
Diet | Herbivore |
Breeding | Egglayer |
Care | Easy to Intermediate |
pH | 5.8 to 7.8 |
Hardness | 2 to 30 dGH |
Temperature | 73 to 81 F (23 to 27 C) |