Hypancistrus contradens | 水產百科網

Individualsarestriking,withlargewhitespotsonablackbody.Theygrowtoonlyabout5inches(12.5cm),andasmallgroupcanbekeptinamedium-sizetank.

Author: Ruben Lugo

Although I have always enjoyed keeping all types of fishes, from a young age I’ve always had a soft spot for catfishes. From Corydoras to Synodontis, I have always kept some type of catfish. In the last five years or so my focus has turned to the Loricariidae, the so-called plecos. Plecos come in an array of colors, patterns, and sizes. Adult sizes can range from just over an inch (2.5 cm) in length to monsters that get over 3 feet (1 meter) long. My favorites among them are from the genus Hypancistrus. The genus contains some of the most beautiful and exotic plecos available in the hobby. They are not only beautiful fish but also stay on the smaller side—perfect for someone with limited space, such as myself.

One of my favorite species is Hypancistrus contradens. Ever since I saw a picture of this species I told myself I had to acquire a group. They will always be specia...