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๐งพ Feature | ๐ Details |
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๐ Common Name | Albino Bristlenose Pleco |
๐ฌ Scientific Name | Ancistrus sp. (likely Ancistrus cirrhosus) |
๐งฌ Family | Loricariidae (Armored Catfish) |
๐ Origin | South America (Amazon Basin, Paraguay, etc.) |
โณ Lifespan | 5 to 10 years |
๐ Size | 4 to 6 inches (10โ15 cm) |
๐จ Color | Pale yellow/white body with red or pink eyes |
๐จ Color: Albino (cream/yellow with red or pink eyes)
๐ Bristles: Males develop bushy "bristles" on the nose as they mature
๐ช Body: Flattened body with armored scales
๐ Mouth: Sucker-type mouth for algae grazing
๐ Fins: Broad pectoral and caudal fins, wide tail
๐๏ธ Peaceful: Great for community tanks
๐ Mostly nocturnal, but active during the day in captivity
๐งฝ Algae Eater: Natural tank cleaner
๐ซ Non-aggressive: Rarely bothers other tankmates
๐ Requirement | ๐ Details |
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๐ก Tank Size | Minimum 20 gallons (larger preferred for pairs/groups) |
๐ก๏ธ Temperature | 73โ81ยฐF (23โ27ยฐC) |
โ๏ธ pH Range | 6.5โ7.5 |
๐ง Water Hardness | 20โ25 dGH |
๐ชจ Substrate | Sand or smooth gravel |
๐ฟ Decor | Caves, driftwood, PVC pipes, plants |
๐จ Filtration | Moderate water flow, high oxygenation |
Albino Bristlenose Plecos are omnivores, but lean heavily toward plant-based foods.
๐ฝ๏ธ Preferred Foods:
๐ฅ Blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber, spinach, peas)
๐ Algae wafers
๐ฆ Protein (sparingly: bloodworms, shrimp pellets)
๐ณ Driftwood (provides fiber and aids digestion)
โ ๏ธ Note: Donโt rely solely on algae โ they need supplemental food!
๐ซ Sexing: Males have larger, bushier bristles than females
๐ Setup: Provide breeding caves or tubes
๐ฅ Egg Laying: Eggs are guarded by the male
โฒ๏ธ Hatching Time: 4โ10 days
๐ฝ๏ธ Fry Food: Crushed algae wafers, powdered fry food, soft veggies
โ Good Matches:
๐ Tetras
๐ก Guppies
๐ Corydoras
๐ Mollies
๐ง Gouramis
โ Avoid:
๐ Aggressive cichlids
๐ช Fin-nippers
๐ Large predatory fish
โ๏ธ Ich (White Spot Disease)
๐ Fin Rot
๐ฝ๏ธ Bloating (from too much protein or lack of fiber)
๐งผ Prevention Tips:
Clean water ๐ง
Good diet ๐ฅ
Avoid overcrowding ๐ซ
๐ Not to be confused with Common Plecos โ those grow over 18 inches!
๐งฝ Help clean algae but are not self-sustaining cleaners
๐ Available in multiple morphs: albino, longfin, super red
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