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Ancistrus sp. Data Deficient

bristlenose pleco, bushynose pleco

Stats

Family

Loricariidae

Genus

Ancistrus

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

Temperament
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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
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Omnivore
Will eat most foods available. They love flakes and pellets that have sunk to the bottom, and go crazy over any greens like cucumber, zucchini, lettuce, etc.

Tank Size
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60.00 L
60.00 cm x 30.00 cm

Temperature
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20.0 C - 30.0 C

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

Level
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Bottom

Other Information
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Breeding

Spawning Method
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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
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60 fry

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

Fry Care
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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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