Which Ancistrus is this?

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Marc van Arc
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Which Ancistrus is this?

Post by Marc van Arc »

Any ideas? Bought as L156, but I've no clue at all. Very visible pair; female didn't want herself to be pictured, however.....
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Marc van Arc
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Re: Which Ancistrus is this?

Post by Marc van Arc »

Right, so I've put this question in the wrong forum........Good job.

It's now where it should be.
Anyone?
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Re: Which Ancistrus is this?

Post by sunfish »

Nice one. I'd say this is not L156. Too "dotted" and the tentacles should be branched. Do you know where this was caught?
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Marc van Arc
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Re: Which Ancistrus is this?

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No, sorry. This couple came from a private person, who bought them as L156 from ????
The only reason I'd like to know is that I want to name them rather than number them.

Thanks for your reply btw.
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Re: Which Ancistrus is this?

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Whatever species they are, they seem happy over here.
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Re: Which Ancistrus is this?

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And the eggs have hatched. Pair are both dark, yet there are quite some lightly coloured juvies.
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