Common Name(s): Black Eyed Yellow Bristlenose, Citronancistrus (Sweden), Lemon Bristlenose. The name Ancistrus is derived from the Greek word agkistron, meaning hook, in reference to the interopercular odontodes that are hooked.

Mature males and sometimes females have soft tentacles (bushy fleshy growths) on the snout - this is unique to the genus Ancistrus.

pH: 6.2 - 7.2
Temperature: 21.0-23.0°C or 69.8-73.4°F (Show others within this range)
Feeding: Typical for the genus. Feed vegetables, algae wafers, and once a week frozen or live foods.
Furniture: A sand or rounded pebble substrate with rocks forming a few caves. Driftwood also a good idea.
Compatibility: An ideal community fish.
Suggested Tankmates : Appropriate with most community fish that aren't overly big or aggressive.
Purchase Size: 2-3"



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