Ancistrus L 349

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Ancistrus L 349

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Having recently acquired 6 of these, is there a colour difference between the sexes?

Also can somebody inform me of correct pH,temp,& GH

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Not listed. Sorry.
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I've added some data, which is:
pH: 5.5-7.5

Temp: 22-29 C

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If I had to guess, the answer would be no, since most Ancistrus don't have this characteristic. The only Ancistrus I know of that has color dimorphism is A. claro.
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I agree with Milton, I find it very unlikely that these would be different colours between male and female (to any notable degree at least - sometimes males are can be a tiny bit more "bright", but not much different]

I should have made that clear earlier.

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Re: Ancistrus L 349

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Hi folks,

Thanks for all info.
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