Bristlenose pleco care
Ancistrus sp.
Bristlenose pleco (Ancistrus sp.) grows to about 13 cm (5.1 in) and needs a tank of at least 100 liters (26 US gallons). Keep it at 23–27 °C (73–81 °F) with a pH of 6–7.8.
FreshwaterEasyPeacefulEats algae
Adult size13 cm · 5.1 in
Smallest tank100 L · 26 gal
Temperature23–27 °C · 73–81 °F
pH6–7.8
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsBottom
DietHerbivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraAngelfishMollyCherry barbTiger barb
Avoid with
Paradise fishWhite cloud minnowDiscusConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiPea pufferFigure-eight puffer
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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