Hypancistrus seideli
Sousa, Sousa, Ribeiro, Sabaj, Zuanon & Rapp Py-Daniel, 2025
dedicated Ingo Seidel
Synonyms
least concern
Length (total)
approx. 20 cm
Standard length (documented)
116.5 mm
Recommended tank size
120 cm
Temperature
26 - 30 °C
pH
5.0 - 7.5
(Prefered) River depth
< 40.00 m
Type of water
Clear water
Flow
small - strong
Substrate
rocks
Nutrition (mostly): omnivore
Eats plants
not known
Keeping in (small) groups is recommended. Individual keeping is possible.
from genus: Males have a a wider head and stronger odontodes. Females have a wider waist.
from genus: Standard
unknown
On the positive list of Brazil in 2012 : The positive list of Brazil
Not on the negative list of Brazil from 2020 : The negative list of Brazil
Not on the negative list of Brazil from 2020 : The negative list of Brazil
Many thanks to
for the pictures
Ingo Seidel
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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3402
15.10.2025