This fish came in together with Rineloricaria sp. „Colombia“ is however slightly smaller. This beautiful species has a characteristic black stripe pattern on the length of the ventral side of the body, after acclimatization in the aquarium. Bristles are not very strongly developed. This species is uncomplicated concerning keeping requirements. The raising of the fry however is rather difficult and mortality is often high. Up to 150 eggs are laid in caves and, as known from most Loricariidae catfish, guarded by the male. These fish need high temperature and will be happy with temperatures between 28 and 30 oC. These catfish make therefore good mates for the discus aquarium.(Text: I. den Daas, Photo: F. Schäfer)
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Herkunft | Kolumbien |