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$22.99 – $39.99Price range: $22.99 through $39.99
An attractively marked Ancistrus known from the Rio Momon in the Peruvian Amazon, the Green Spot Momon Bristlenose Pleco is easily distinguished by the namesake large greenish spots found across its entire body. Like most bristlenose plecos in the genus Ancistrus, they are hardy and adaptable in the aquarium in addition to being excellent nuisance algae eaters. Adult males develop extensive ‘tentacles’ around the snout which gives this complex its common name. The species is easy to breed in the aquarium when provided with good quality food and maintained in good water quality.
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The Common Bristlenose or Bushynose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) is a popular aquarium species due to its relatively small adult size and usefulness in keeping nuisance algae under control. Hardy, adaptable, and peaceful towards most tankmates, these fish are ideal aquarium inhabitants, grazing on diatom algae while still being safe with live plants. While this species will readily graze on algae in the aquarium, their diet should be supplemented with fresh veggies and high quality foods like Repashy gel diet or Fluval Bug Bites Pleco formula.
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$59.99 – $69.99Price range: $59.99 through $69.99
The L519 Honeycomb Bristlenose Pleco or L519 Rio Itenez Bristlenose Pleco, recently discovered in 2019, is considered a rare species of Ancistrus in the hobby. Native to the Río Iténez of Bolivia, they like slightly acidic/soft water and feed on vegetable matter. Their small size (maxing out around 3.5″) along with ornate honeycomb pattern has resulted in them being extremely sought after by aquarists.
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An attractively marked Ancistrus species known from the Yari in Colombia, the Yari Super Gold Bristlenose Pleco has an intricate reticulated or honeycomb pattern that becomes more vibrant with age. Adults of this species are similar to the pleco known in the hobby as Ancistrus sp. ‘wabenmuster’. Like most bristlenose plecos in the genus Ancistrus, they are hardy and adaptable in the aquarium in addition to being excellent nuisance algae eaters. Adult males develop extensive ‘tentacles’ around the snout which gives this complex its common name. Species in this genus are generally easy to breed in the aquarium when provided with good quality food and maintained in good water quality.
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$39.99 – $69.99Price range: $39.99 through $69.99
An attractively marked Ancistrus species known from the Yari in Colombia, the Gold Dust Bristlenose Pleco has a unique flattened body shape and a dense pattern of fine vivid gold spots across its entire body. Like most bristlenose plecos in the genus Ancistrus, they are hardy and adaptable in the aquarium in addition to being excellent nuisance algae eaters. Adult males develop extensive ‘tentacles’ around the snout which gives this complex its common name. Species in this genus are generally easy to breed in the aquarium when provided with good quality food and maintained in good water quality.
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$19.99 – $39.99Price range: $19.99 through $39.99
A uniquely colored variant of the bushynose or bristlenose pleco, the Calico Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) is one of the smaller plecos in the aquarium hobby. Bristlenose Plecos grows up to 6 inches and males will develop characteristic tentacles on their faces as they mature. These herbivorous fish are native to South America, spending much of their time grazing on wood and algae. The bristlenose’s generally peaceful temperament makes it an excellent choice for a freshwater community tank.
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$44.99 – $49.99Price range: $44.99 through $49.99
A uniquely colored variant of the bushynose or bristlenose pleco, the Long Fin Super Red Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) is one of the smaller plecos in the aquarium hobby. The Long Fin Super Red Bristlenose Pleco grows up to 6 inches and males will develop characteristic tentacles on their faces as they mature. These herbivorous fish are native to South America, spending much of their time grazing on wood and algae. The bristlenose’s generally peaceful temperament makes it an excellent choice for a freshwater community tank.
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$6.49 – $29.99Price range: $6.49 through $29.99
The albino form of the Common Bristlenose or Bushynose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) is a popular aquarium species due to its vivid white/gold coloration, relatively small adult size, and usefulness in keeping nuisance algae under control. Hardy, adaptable, and peaceful towards most tankmates, these fish are ideal aquarium inhabitants, grazing on diatom algae while still being safe with live plants. While this species will readily graze on algae in the aquarium, their diet should be supplemented with fresh veggies and high quality foods like Repashy gel diet or Fluval Bug Bites Pleco formula.
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$14.99 – $22.99Price range: $14.99 through $22.99
One of the first of the bristlenose pleco species to become popular in the aquarium hobby, the Gold Spot or Three Ray Bristlenose is found in rocky, clear water streams along the upper Rio Meta in Colombia and Venezuela. Like most bristlenose plecos in the genus Ancistrus, they are hardy and adaptable in the aquarium in addition to being excellent nuisance algae eaters. Adult males develop extensive ‘tentacles’ around the snout which gives this complex its common name. The species is easy to breed in the aquarium when provided with good quality food and maintained in good water quality.
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$24.99 – $69.99Price range: $24.99 through $69.99
Of all the selectively bred morphs of the Common Bristlenose or Bushynose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) available in the hobby, the “super red” form is probably the most colorful and sought after. Developed over time from naturally occurring color variants, this fish sports a uniform, vibrant red-orange coloration. As with all Common Bristlenose Plecos, these fish are ideal aquarium inhabitants, grazing on diatom algae while still being safe with live plants and peaceful towards all tankmates.
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