Common 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.
Plants, invertebrates, live foods and named strains come from this site's own reviewed list.
Plecostomus, lot number 172
- 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).
- Color: Brown with white spots as juveniles .
- Bristles: Mature males develop slightly longer, 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.
- Size: Grows to a manageable 10 to 12 cm (4 to 5 inches).
| Quantity: | 8 |
| Seller: | bassbear (All lots from bassbear) |
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