 Ancistrus sp. L481Photo: Lars Jamne |  Ancistrus sp. L481Photo: Lars Jamne |  Ancistrus sp. L481Photo: Fabian Deuschle |
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 Ancistrus sp. L481Photo: Fabian Deuschle |  Ancistrus sp. L481Photo: Fabian Deuschle |  Ancistrus sp. L481Photo: Fabian Deuschle |
 Ancistrus sp. L481Photo: Fabian Deuschle |  Ancistrus sp. L481Photo: Fabian Deuschle |  Ancistrus sp. L481Photo: Fabian Deuschle |
 Ancistrus sp. L481Photo: Lars Jamne |  Ancistrus sp. L481Photo: Lars Jamne |  Ancistrus sp. L481Photo: Lars Jamne |
 Ancistrus sp. L481Photo: Lars Jamne |
Ancistrus sp. L481
In August 2015, German importer Panta Rhei showed a picture of a spectacular new Ancistrus species from Rio Abacaxis, Brazil. In DATZ 11/2015, it was presented with the number L481. A very limited number was imported to Germany, and a single pair soon found it’s way to Aquafarmen in Bergen. Hopefully there will be offspring, so that we can establish this beautiful species in the hobby.
Facts:
Name: Ancistrus sp. L481
Trade names: L481
Origin: Rio Abacaxis, Brazil
Maximum TL: 20 cm / 8''
L481 is slightly similar to Ancistrus sp. “Tocantins”, but grows much bigger. It's a very easy to care for and hardy species, even suitable for normal community aquariums. It's a good algae eater, but it should be fed a varied diet nonetheless. Males develop the typical bristles on their noses, and if proper caves are present they should easily breed if well conditioned..
More info:
http://www.l-welse.com/reviewpost/showproduct.php/product/2032
http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/species.php?species_id=6566