Chocolate Bristlenose (Ancistrus sp.)

Description

Scientific Name: Ancistrus sp.
Common Name: Chocolate Bristlenose Pleco.
Fish Description:
Bristlenose Plecos, belong to the genus Ancistrus. The common Bristlenose Plecos you see available today are likely line-bred from A. cirrhosus. Males will develop long and elaborate tentacles on their faces, though females may develop bristles as well. They come in a variety of color forms. They are mostly non-aggressive, though they may fight for dominance over a specific cave with other Plecos. Chocolate Bristlenose are the closest to their wild-type coloration. They are brown with tan spots, and the body color varies with mood and age. They may have white tips at the end of their fins.
Required Tank Size: 10+ gallons/38+ Liters.
Max Size: 5″.
pH: 5.0-8.0
Hardness: Moderate.
Temperature: 21℃ – 28℃
Aggressiveness: Peaceful.
Region of Origin: South America.
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred.
Diet: Algae wafers, vegetables, occasional frozen foods.
Compatibility: Any small community fish.

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