Bristlenose catfish

Scientific Name: Ancistrus Cirrhosus

 Priced per each, size: 3-5cm

Common names: Bristlenose catfish, pleco fish, bristlenose plecostomus, bushy nose pleco, picasimus, bushy nose catfish

Origin: South America

Habitat: Amazon and its rapid flowing tributaries

Care level: Easy to intermediate

Temperament : Suitable for a large community tank, peaceful

Bristlenose plecostomus size: 5 inches

Lifespan: 5 years

Diet : Herbivore

Colors or patterns: Brown, grey or green with yellow or white spots or albino (light yellow or pink)

Minimum fish tank size: 40 gallon

Tank level: Bottom dweller

Temperature : 73 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit

pH of water: 5.8 to 7.8

Hardness of water: 2 to 30 dGH

Breeding : Egglayer

Tankmates: Snails, grazing fishes, guppies, neon tetras, platys, mollies, angelfish, barbs, catfish, and bettas