Live Aquarium Fish - Hypostomus Plecostomus
FRESHWATER FISH Hypostomus plecostomus (Loricariidae) The pleco feeds on algae, spending the night on the bottom. Once it has reached a certain size, it can become invasive and disturb the decor, so it needs a roomy tank. Size: 20 cm. Ancistrus sp. (Loricariidae) Several species of the bristlenose are sold in commercial outlets under a confusing variety of names. Mature males can be distinguished by the presence of long barbels on the head. Ancistrus browses encrustant algae. The female deposits her eggs on carefully selected sites, though captive breeding is rare. Size: 13 cm. Farlowella sp. (Loricariidae) The mouth of the twig catfish is positioned well back underneath the head. This is a nocturnal bottom-dweller, not known to spawn in captivity. Size: 15 cm. A LITTLE SCAVENGER FOR THE BEGINNER: OTOCINCLUS VITTATUS (LORICARIIDAE) This is a small, peaceable fish that lives on a diet of algae. It very rarely spawns in captivity. Size: 5 cm. Acanthodoras spinossimus (Doradidae) The talking catfish has spines along its pectoral fins. It prefers darkness and soft, acidic conditions. It is omnivorous and quite shy. Size: 12 cm. Gyrinocheilus aymonieri (Gyrinocheilidae) The Chinese algaeeater has a sucker-like mouth for grazing algae. As this fish grows, it can become aggressive. It clings to rocks, foliage or the glass. Size: 1 5-20 cm. Sorubim lima (Pimelodidae) The peaceable shovel-nose catfish can reach 60 cm in length; a spacious aquarium is therefore essential. Mainly nocturnal; it is a greedy feeder, taking live prey or fresh food. There is a serrated spine on each pectoral fin.
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