Aquarium
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus cirrhosus
The sensible pleco choice: stays under 15 cm, mows algae diligently, and wears a mustache of tentacles while doing it.
- Difficulty
- easy
Care tips
- Provide 110 L or more at 22-27 °C
- Include real driftwood; they rasp it as part of their diet
- Feed algae wafers plus blanched zucchini or cucumber
- One male per tank — males defend caves fiercely
- Change 25-30% of the water weekly; they produce a lot of waste
Common questions
What should I know about caring for a bristlenose pleco? +
The sensible pleco choice: stays under 15 cm, mows algae diligently, and wears a mustache of tentacles while doing it.
Typical guidance for a healthy bristlenose pleco — your own conditions (and your vet, for animals) come first.
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