Bristlenose pleco
Ancistrus spp.
Essential gear
- 60 cm+ tank
- Driftwood or ceramic cave
- Filter
- Heater
- Thermometer
- Algae wafers or vegetables
Lifespan
10–15years
Water temperature
23–27°C
pH
6.5–7.5
Water column
Bottom
Attaches to hardscape; roams grazing at night
Single or pair
Single or male-female pair
Multiple males fight for territory
Diet
Omnivore leaning herbivorous
Algae, driftwood, wafers, vegetables
Suggested habitat
Aim for a tank of at least 600 × 300 × 350 mm. Must have driftwood to gnaw; bottom caves or tubes to hide. Feed algae wafers or vegetables at night.
Plates are husbandry references—not build plans or generator parameters. Check your own water, vessel, and stocking before you act.