Albino Ansistris (Bristlenose Plecos)
Scientific names from
FishBase
(v25.04): Froese, R. and D. Pauly, Editors. World Wide Web electronic publication.
Snapshot via
rfishbase:
Boettiger, C., Temple Lang, D. and Wainwright, P. (2012)
Journal of Fish Biology 81(6), 2030–2039.
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Plecostomus, lot number 126
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- You will receive eight unsexed juveniles well over one inch in length.Overview and Appearance
- Size: Grows to a manageable 10 to 12 cm (4 to 5 inches), much smaller than the common pleco.
- Color: Creamy white to bright yellow or orange-gold with distinct red or pink eyes due to a lack of dark pigmentation.
- Bristles: Mature males develop long, fleshy tentacles (bristles) on their snouts, while females have few or none.
Tank Requirements and Care- Tank Size: At least 80 liters (20 gallons) for a single adult.
- Water Parameters: Temperature between 22–28°C (72–82°F) and a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
- Decor: Needs plenty of hiding spots, caves, and natural driftwood, which they graze on for fiber to aid digestion
Diet- Algae Control: Grazes actively on soft green algae and diatoms on tank glass and decorations.
- Supplementation: Must be fed algae wafers, sinking pellets, and blanched fresh vegetables like zucchini or cucumber.
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