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Black Spiny Ashiura Pleco

Black Spiny Ashiura Pleco

Megalancistrus barrae

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

303 Litres (80 US G.)

Size

35.6-40.6cm (14-16 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.5

Temp.

25-27.8°C (77 -82 °F)

Water Hardness

6-16 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Rare

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-10 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Loricariidae

Additional names

Black Spiny Ashiura Pleco, Azzura Pleco, Giant Ancistrus

Additional scientific names

Ancistrus barrae

Origin

South America: São Francisco River basin, Brazil.

Sexing

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Tank compatibility

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Diet

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Feeding regime

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Environment Specifics

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Behaviour

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Identification

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Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Planet Catfish