INTERNAL CODE: LO040
SCIENTIFIC NAME / FAMILY / GENDER
Baryancistrus Beggini, Loricariidae
COMUN NAME
Plecos Azul Panaque, L239, Blue Panaque
ORIGIN
It has been collected, mainly, around the confluence of the Ventauri and Orinoco rivers (Amazonas state, Venezuela), and in the Guaviare river (Colombia), which flows into the Orinoco a little further south.
CHARACTERISTICS
Color: They have a uniform background coloration between dark brown and black, without markings, but with a more evident bluish sheen on the fins. Size: 8.1cm
SEXUAL DIFORMISM.
The adult male develops relatively longer odontoids both on the gills and on the spines of the pectoral fins. On the other hand, it shows a higher degree of blue pigmentation than the female. Sexually mature females, on the other hand, have a slightly wider body than males (this is more evident when they are pregnant.
The adult male develops relatively longer odontoids both on the gills and on the spines of the pectoral fins. On the other hand, it shows a higher degree of blue pigmentation than the female. Sexually mature females, on the other hand, have a slightly wider body than males (this is more evident when they are pregnant.
IDEAL CONDITIONS WATER HABITAT
| Ph | 5.5 – 7.5 | Oxygen | |
| Hardness Gh | ‘<3 ° | Ammonia |
| Temperature | 26 ° -30 ° C. |
ETHOLOGY OF FISH
It is a very calm fish that can be kept individually, although it is recommended to keep in small groups. It is suitable for community aquariums, but not especially recommended due to its somewhat delicate nature. In any case it can be kept together with small characins that will not compete with it for food. Territorial with specific species of similar appearance -particularly between males-, but even so its small size allows to keep several specimens together in the same urn.
PACKING. Qty/Bag 15-18
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