freshwater
๐Bristlenose pleco
Ancistrus cirrhosus
easy
Quick stats
๐Size
15cm
๐ชฃMin tank
80L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
23 to 27C
๐งชpH
6.5 to 7.5
โญDifficulty
easy
๐ก๏ธHardiness
Very hardy
๐Water type
freshwater
๐Care notes
Excellent algae cleaner that stays manageable in size unlike common plecos which can reach 50cm. Males grow impressive bristles on the face. Provide driftwood for them to rasp on daily.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Algae wafers, blanched vegetables like zucchini, driftwood for rasping. Mainly herbivore diet with some protein.
๐ฃBreeding
Cave spawner. Male guards eggs and fans them until hatching. Fry cling to surfaces eating algae from day one.
๐คGood tankmates
Most community fish, Tetras, Cichlids
โ ๏ธAvoid mixing with
Highly aggressive fish
