PlanetCatfish.com - Hemiancistrus sp. (L128) (Loricariidae) Cat-eLog

Adult (20cm TL)
Male
Female
Pair, female to right
Close-up of head
Pectoral and ventral fins
Dorsal fin
Caudal fin
Close-up of dorsal fin
Male
Lateral view
Juveniles
Close-up of head
Male
Close-up of head of male
Male
Male
Egg and fry development
Pair, male below
Pair, male above
Full spotted colouration
Half spotted colouration
Big spot
Caudal fin

Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	Hemiancistrus sp. (L128) , 1993
Common Names	L128, Blue Phantom Pleco Blå Fantom-sugemalle (Danish)
Etymology	Greek, hemi = the half. While the Greek, agkistron = hook, is thought to be the root of the term ancistrus, hemiancistrus can be taken to mean that these species have a part (not exactly HALF) of the features of the genus Ancistrus, but not ALL of the features.
Articles	- Shane's World Reproduction Breeding L128
Species Information
Size	180mm or 7.1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	May be the same species as L200 Hemiancistrus subviridis in which case L128 is the northern form. An inky black fish with variable blueish white spots.
Sexing	Mature males have broader heads and odontodes on cheeks and first pectoral ray.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Venezuela: Rio Orinoco: Puerto Ayacucho and downstream Orinoco, Middle Orinoco (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
pH	6.0 - 7.0
Temperature	25.0-30.0°C or 77-86°F (Show species within this range)
Other Parameters	This fish prefers some current with water just on the soft side of neutral.
Husbandry Information
Feeding	The fish is omnivorous and easy to feed. Although and effective algae eater, it should be given a varied diet of prepared foods. User data.
Furniture	Lots of vertical stonework and rounded boulders. Bogwood and plants are not necessary. Water current should be at its strongest over cracks and crevices in the rocks where the fish will live.
Compatibility	Not quite as hardy as L200 and appears to take slightly more effort on the part of the aquarist to acclimatize. It will live in calmer water should you wish to keep this fish in a medium sized community setup.
Suggested Tankmates	This fish is a good pleco for a community tank despite it's natural habitat in rapids as it will adapt to less hectic water conditions. If you do want to try faster water, Semaprochilodus characins and silver dollars of various types are a good choice for mid-water companions.
Breeding	Have been spawned in aquarium. Male guards eggs in similar way to most other Hypostominae subfamily fishes.
Breeding Reports	There is but a single breeding report, read it here.
Further Information
Reference	DATZ 5/1993, pp 280-281.
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Last Update	2018 Mar 13 04:29 (species record created: 2001 Apr 17 00:00)