Scientific Name: Hypancistrus sp
Common Name: L174
Pronunciation hype an siss truss
Species Information
Size 90mm (3.5") SL
Identification:
It could be taken for a H. zebra variation. Exhibits stripes on the head like on H. zebra but the rest of the body is covered with black spots, sometimes joined together forming a small wavy line.
Sexing:
Male: interopercular and pectoral odontodes longer, hard ray of pectoral fins broader, odontodes on body plates, head longer and wider.
Female: smaller size and more round in the ventral.
Habitat Information:
Distribution RIo Xingu, Brazil
Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Water parameters:
PH 6.8 - 7.8
Temperature: 25.0-28.0°C or 77-82.4°F (Show others)
Other Parameters: Other water parameters are not impotant except for temperature and disolved oxygen levels that should be keep high with a strong current.
Feeding:
Mainly carnivorus, live or frozen blood worms, brine shrimp, gammarus Commercial prepared food eaten as well, such as tablets and pellets.
Furniture:
Fine sand and rocky setup with some driftwood. Caves made out of slate, clay, bamboo or pvc tube. Dim light although plants can be kept as these fish won't touch them.
Compatibility:
Shy. Territorial towards conspecific and other Loricariidae. If kept with other Loricariidae, they should be about the same range in size and behavior.
Breeding: Reported a female should lay about 20-30 eggs.
Price
$150 dollars each SOLD OUT ON THE ADULT SIZES. - Still have some small ones available at 2.0 - 2.2 inches TL
email me if you are interested.
Please note the minimum order is 5 or more no exceptions. I don't sell only females or singles.
If you have any questions PM me or email me at unungy@gmail.com
Serious Inquires ONLY
Unungy
Common Name: L174
Pronunciation hype an siss truss
Species Information
Size 90mm (3.5") SL
Identification:
It could be taken for a H. zebra variation. Exhibits stripes on the head like on H. zebra but the rest of the body is covered with black spots, sometimes joined together forming a small wavy line.
Sexing:
Male: interopercular and pectoral odontodes longer, hard ray of pectoral fins broader, odontodes on body plates, head longer and wider.
Female: smaller size and more round in the ventral.
Habitat Information:
Distribution RIo Xingu, Brazil
Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Water parameters:
PH 6.8 - 7.8
Temperature: 25.0-28.0°C or 77-82.4°F (Show others)
Other Parameters: Other water parameters are not impotant except for temperature and disolved oxygen levels that should be keep high with a strong current.
Feeding:
Mainly carnivorus, live or frozen blood worms, brine shrimp, gammarus Commercial prepared food eaten as well, such as tablets and pellets.
Furniture:
Fine sand and rocky setup with some driftwood. Caves made out of slate, clay, bamboo or pvc tube. Dim light although plants can be kept as these fish won't touch them.
Compatibility:
Shy. Territorial towards conspecific and other Loricariidae. If kept with other Loricariidae, they should be about the same range in size and behavior.
Breeding: Reported a female should lay about 20-30 eggs.
Price
$150 dollars each SOLD OUT ON THE ADULT SIZES. - Still have some small ones available at 2.0 - 2.2 inches TL
email me if you are interested.
Please note the minimum order is 5 or more no exceptions. I don't sell only females or singles.
If you have any questions PM me or email me at unungy@gmail.com
Serious Inquires ONLY
Unungy
