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| π§Ύ Feature | π Details |
|---|---|
| π Common Name | Albino Bristlenose Pleco |
| π¬ Scientific Name | Ancistrus sp. (likely Ancistrus cirrhosus) |
| 𧬠Family | Loricariidae (Armored Catfish) |
| π Origin | South America (Amazon Basin, Paraguay, etc.) |
| β³ Lifespan | 5 to 10 years |
| π Size | 4 to 6 inches (10β15 cm) |
| π¨ Color | Pale yellow/white body with red or pink eyes |
π¨ Color: Albino (cream/yellow with red or pink eyes)
π Bristles: Males develop bushy "bristles" on the nose as they mature
πͺ Body: Flattened body with armored scales
π Mouth: Sucker-type mouth for algae grazing
π Fins: Broad pectoral and caudal fins, wide tail
ποΈ Peaceful: Great for community tanks
π Mostly nocturnal, but active during the day in captivity
π§½ Algae Eater: Natural tank cleaner
π« Non-aggressive: Rarely bothers other tankmates
| π Requirement | π Details |
|---|---|
| π‘ Tank Size | Minimum 20 gallons (larger preferred for pairs/groups) |
| π‘οΈ Temperature | 73β81Β°F (23β27Β°C) |
| βοΈ pH Range | 6.5β7.5 |
| π§ Water Hardness | 20β25 dGH |
| πͺ¨ Substrate | Sand or smooth gravel |
| πΏ Decor | Caves, driftwood, PVC pipes, plants |
| π¨ Filtration | Moderate water flow, high oxygenation |
Albino Bristlenose Plecos are omnivores, but lean heavily toward plant-based foods.
π½οΈ Preferred Foods:
π₯ Blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber, spinach, peas)
π Algae wafers
π¦ Protein (sparingly: bloodworms, shrimp pellets)
π³ Driftwood (provides fiber and aids digestion)
β οΈ Note: Donβt rely solely on algae β they need supplemental food!
π« Sexing: Males have larger, bushier bristles than females
π Setup: Provide breeding caves or tubes
π₯ Egg Laying: Eggs are guarded by the male
β²οΈ Hatching Time: 4β10 days
π½οΈ Fry Food: Crushed algae wafers, powdered fry food, soft veggies
β Good Matches:
π Tetras
π‘ Guppies
π Corydoras
π Mollies
π§ Gouramis
β Avoid:
π Aggressive cichlids
πͺ Fin-nippers
π Large predatory fish
βοΈ Ich (White Spot Disease)
π Fin Rot
π½οΈ Bloating (from too much protein or lack of fiber)
π§Ό Prevention Tips:
Clean water π§
Good diet π₯
Avoid overcrowding π«
π Not to be confused with Common Plecos β those grow over 18 inches!
π§½ Help clean algae but are not self-sustaining cleaners
π Available in multiple morphs: albino, longfin, super red
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