The Bristlenose can be the ideal plec for the smaller community aquarium as it is a good algae eater and only grows to 6". It is hardy to a wide variety of water conditions and will also thrive in an unheated aquarium in the house. It is also extremely peaceful and easy to breed
Species – Longfin Albino Bristlenose Catfish - Ancistrus sp.
Current Size – 3-4cm
Adult Length – 15cm
Temperature Range – 18 - 29°C
pH Range – 5.5 – 8.0
Special Requirements – No real special requirements
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – They are a good community fish as they are peaceful.
Feeding – They should be fed a variety of algae wafers, spirulina based flake and also vegetable matter like cucumber and lettuce. They will also eat almost every other food offered and dead fish, given the opportunity.
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Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
