Ancistrus ranunculus
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| Medusa Pleco | |
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| Medusa Pleco | |
| Species | Ancistrus ranunculus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 12.7 cm
4.5-5 " (11.4-12.7cm) |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.0 |
| Temp. | 298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Medusa Pleco, L034
[edit] Sexing
- The female is slightly broader than the male. Males have a larger number of bristles on the nose.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A generally peaceful pleco with other tankmates. Do not keep with too many other bottom-dwellers or plecos if not enough hiding places are provided to avoid any aggression.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including catfish and algae wafers, appreciates bogwood in the diet and will also take meaty foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day, may be more active when the lights are off.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers a spacious and well filtered tank with hiding places, bogwood, rounded stones and caves provided.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful, mostly nocturnal, pleco.
[edit] Identification
- This pleco has long branched bushy "bristles" when mature, mostly so on the males, which is unique in the Ancistrus family. The Medusa's bristles are long and thick. Its body is dark brown/black and slightly mottled, the belly is pale.
