Need to know what Scientific name to tell my LFS I want

cebbsk · Post by **cebbsk** » 24 May 2003, 04:32

Hi- I am interested in a Bristlenose Catfish but don't know what Ancistrus sp. to tell them. I want one that will not get bigger than 4 or 5 inches. They have what they are calling a Bushy Nose Pleco. How big do these get? (they thought big) They said if I have a correct scientific name they can order for me.
Any input is appreciated!

König Löwe · Post by **König Löwe** » 24 May 2003, 08:53

Hm... I'm not sure, but I think the bushy nose is Ancistrus ranunculus and it grows to apx. 20 cm.

Post by **Silurus** » 24 May 2003, 10:21

Actually, A. ranunculus is known as the medusa pleco. The bushynose would be what is commonly called A. temminckii in the aquarium trade.

cebbsk · Post by **cebbsk** » 24 May 2003, 22:49

20 cm = about 7" and that is too big. What is an Ancistrus I can tell them that will be closer to 4"?

thanks

Post by **Silurus** » 24 May 2003, 23:10

You can tell your LFS to order Ancistus temminckii (they're not really A. temminckii, but the story is complicated). They'll reach to 4" or so.

König Löwe · Post by **König Löwe** » 24 May 2003, 23:34

HH: Is the story too long for writing it here? I'd be happy to hear (well, read it anyway) it

BTW, I think you should try ordering Ancistrus dolichopterus, wich seems to be the most commonly used name for the fish HH mentioned.

cebbsk · Post by **cebbsk** » 25 May 2003, 01:46

Thank you both. I will take them both names and see what they say! LOL

Post by **Silurus** » 25 May 2003, 02:05

KL,

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