Family - Loricarridae

Scientific Name - Ancistrus dolichopterus

Distribution/Location - Rio Negro, Brazil

Water Parameters - pH 6.0-7.0

Temperature - 76-84 F

Size - Males: 4" Females: 3.25"

Breeding - Cave Spawner, provide caves in the form of rockwork, driftwood, oak leaves, clay pots, etc.

Personal Remarks - A. dolichopterus is a more demanding Ancistrus requiring slightly soft warm water. Feed sinking veggie waffers & pellets, spirulina paste (spirulina powder, water & various prepared foods).

Additional Remarks - For additional information, see Ingo Seidel's book on Loricarridae.