The Bristlenose Catfishes of the Genus Ancistrus

more than 100 species
bilingual (german / english)
Hardcover
detailed species part

About the book

In our new book “The Bristlenose Catfishes of the Genus Ancistrus” we (Ingo Seidel and Andreas Tanke) present almost all representatives of this genus known in the hobby in detail in words and pictures. We go into detail about the habitats, requirements and everything you need to know about these species. The book will be published bilingually (in German and English) in winter/spring 2020/2021.

The genus Ancistrus is the most popular genus of the family Loricariidae not only because of its species richness. More than 70 species have now been scientifically described and it is estimated that another 100-150 species exist undescribed in South American waters. The distribution of the genus extends to all South American states except Chile, and also transandin extends even further to Panama. Their adaptability and usually low requirements, useful properties and, as a rule, not difficult to breed, have won them many friends.

These catfish certainly owe their popularity mainly to their whimsical appearance. This is because the sexually mature males often develop long, bizarre-looking tentacles on the edge of their snouts.

From the content

Keeping

Breeding

Nutrition

Origin

Biotopes

Species part

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The book will be published in winter/spring 2020/2021.

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As soon as we know the exact size of the book and therefore the final price and release date, we will write directly to all registered users.

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We are also interested in contacting dealers.

The Authors

Ingo Seidel and Andreas Tanke. Together more than 70 years of aquaristic competence.

After numerous events they have attended or organized together and many joint lectures, they are now publishing their first joint book.

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