L034, Medusa Pleco - Ancistrus ranunculus
By: Agassizii
Species Name: Ancistrus ranunculus
Common Names: L034, Medusa Pleco
Synonyms:
Family: Loricariidae
Order: Siluriformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Max Size: 14 cm / 5.5 inches
Environment: Fresh Water
Origin: South America: Rio Xingú, furo do Tucum Seco
Temperament: Ancistrus ranunculus L034 is generally quite placid. A great community pleco!
Company: Any peaceful, community fish are excellent tank mates for Ancistrus ranunculus L034. Small to large cichlids are also great choices.
Water Parameters: pH 7.0 , temperature 24-28 ° C / 75-82 ° F
Aquarium Setup: The natural habitat for Ancistrus ranunculus L034 is in stony streams. This species prefers to hide in cracks within rockwork. Be sure to provide plenty of hiding places for this species as well as good filtration.
Feeding: Ancistrus ranunculus L034 is omnivorous, but tends to prefer more meaty foods then the average ancistrus species.The diet should contain meaty foods such as live/frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp. The diet should also contain some blanched vegetables, and algae wafers.
Breeding: Breeding is unreported in home aquaria.