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Bristlenose Catfish Brown Small
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Product details
- SKU
- I221188
- Care instructions
What fish can live with Bristlenose Catfish Brown?: Any peaceful fish are fine tankmates for Bristlenose Plecos, and they can be kept together with other algae eaters, like snails or grazing fish. They are great for community tanks with species like Neon Tetras, Platys, Guppys, and more. When Plecos reach maturity the males can be highly territorial around each other.
What do Bristlenose Catfish Brown eat?: In nature, Bristlenose Plecos are herbivores, eating mainly algae, so feeding algae or spirulina wafers once or twice daily is best. Granules, flakes, or bloodworm are also good, while the occasional zucchini slices and blanched romaine lettuce or spinach are good treats. Just make sure to never overfeed. Feed your Bristlenose algae wafers once or twice a week and provide vegetables every 24 hours such as cabbage and zucchini. Well-fed plecos have good coloration so it's easy to tell when their nutritional needs are being met. Like all catfish, the Bristlenose Pleco will also spend some of its time foraging through the substrate for algae and other detritus; this, of course, is a great plus as it results in a much cleaner tank.- Pet
- Fish
- Description
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Ancistrus cirrhosus
Temperature: 21 - 27°C
Minimum Tank Size: 60L
Max Size: 13cm
Temperment: Generally peaceful
Shoal Size: If kept in groups, ensure plenty of space as males can become territorial if kept together
pH Range: 6.2-7.2
Temperature Range: 22-28°C
General Information
Also known as Bristlenose Pleco but not actually a plecostomus. Available in a range of colour and fin-type variations.
Identifiable by short "whiskers" around the mouth and nose.
Prefers a planted tank with high aeration and good water movement.
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