5x Bristlenose Pleco Fry Peacefull Small Community Catfish Ancistrus sp

The Bristlenose pleco a very easy and undemanding fish to keep. A great algae eater and scavenger fish to have in the aquarium.

Will need good oxygenated water and decor for the pleco to take cover. Generally, will be lower down in the aquarium however once settle it will be out attached to glass/decor grazing algae.

These pleco’s can grow up to 12.5 cm long.

We recommend a minimum of 55 litres or two foot aquarium, having plants, bogwood and décor will be beneficial for the bristlenose plec.

Mostly an herbivore Brisetlenose pleco will graze off algae that naturally grows in the aquarium and adding bogwood will be beneficial as they will gnaw from it. However, adding algae wafers and frozen meaty food will be great additional food source, you could also add a slice of cucumber that they will enjoy.

These Pleco’s can tolerate a wide variety of water condition, however it is important to maintain stable water parameters and keeping water well oxygenated. As long as you maintain a pH in between 6.5 – 8.0 and temperature in between 21 – 26C the pleco should thrive.

They are a great community fish and can be kept with variety fish such as Tetras, Angels, Livebearers, Gourami’s, Corydoras and many more.

Many species are found in the rivers and floodplain areas of the Amazon Basin, but there are also species elsewhere in tropical South America, as well as two species, A. centrolepis and A. chagresi in Panama.

Almost all bristlenose pleco are commercially bred and the fish that you receive can also be tank bred at home.

Adult males possess well-developed odontodes on the pectoral fins and opercle and tentacles on the head while females do not Cave-spawner with the male responsible for brood care.

Very commonly bred in aquariums and in well-maintained mature set-ups juveniles may begin to appear without intervention.

They are unsexed and sold as such.

They will be of varying age (All at least 4 weeks old).

They are all bred from great looking, active parents so we have no doubt they will grow to be just as great an addition to your aquariums.

Our breeding stock comes from various sources to ensure the quality and variety of the fry. This also prevents issues occuring from overbreeding.

We pick the nicest and unusual breeding stock. These are perfect for beginners and are peaceful community fish.

Stock illustration is used and is not pictures of the fry but more the adults you can expect once grown

All Live Fish Orders are double bagged and filled with pure oxygen before packaging, They are well packaged with a 40hr heat pack to ensure the fish arrive in the condition they left us.