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Ancistrus sp. Data Deficient

bristlenose pleco, bushynose pleco

Stats

Family

Loricariidae

Genus

Ancistrus

Size

10.00 cm

depends on what line you have, some only grow to about 7 cm, while others can reach about 15 cm.

Temperament

Semi-aggressive, Peaceful, Community

Males should generally be kept separate, as they will fight with each other. However, you can keep one male with a group of females and it should work just fine. Most community fish are also great tank mates.

Diet

Omnivore

Tank Size

60.00 L

60.00 cm x 30.00 cm

Temperature

20.0 C - 30.0 C

Parameters

pH: 6.5-8.2 (pretty much anything within reason, as long as the parameters are kept stable)

Level

Bottom

Other Information

Breeding

Spawning Method

Egg-layer (Parental Care)

A male will convince a female to go into a cave, where he will trap her until she lays her eggs. The female will then leave and the male will fertilize and guard the eggs until they hatch.

Spawn Size

60 fry

Breeding Season or Trigger

A cold water change, more flow in the tank, and lots of good food available (preferably greens like lettuce, cucumber, etc.

Fry Care

Wait a few days after the fry hatch for them to finish their yolk sack, then start feeding the same diet as the parents.

Locations

Photos

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Female (bottom), male (far left), and some normal and albino juveniles Image Credit: Elias's Fishroom

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