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L349 Green Spot Momon Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp. L349)
Price 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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Longfin Green Dragon Ancistrus (Ancistrus sp.)
Price range: $44.99 through $149.99
A recently developed and sought after strain of the popular Bristlenose Pleco, the Longfin Green Dragon Ancistrus displays unmistakable greenish coloration paired with extremely long, flowing fins. Like all Bristlenose Plecos, they are exceptional algae eaters, grazing on diatoms and other nuisance algae in the aquarium. They are also plant and invertebrate safe, making them a unique and colorful addition to planted or aquascaped tanks.

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L182 Starry Night Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus punctatus)
$44.99
A beautiful and sought after member of the genus Ancistrus found in Brazil’s Rio Negro, the L182 Starlight or L182 Starry Night Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus punctatus) inhabits warm, acidic, tannin-stained waters where it is typically found grazing on submerged driftwood or fallen branches. In the aquarium, they are hardy and adaptable but should be provided with plenty of cover and driftwood for grazing on. Like all Bristlenose or Bushynose plecos in the genus, both males and females display bristles or tentacles along the nose as adults, with mature males having much more elaborate growth.

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Yari Super Gold Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.)
$59.99
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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Gold Dust Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.)
Price 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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Gold Spot Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus triradiatus)
Price 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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L183 Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus dolichopterus)
Price range: $24.99 through $49.99
A beautiful and sought after member of the genus Ancistrus found in Brazil’s Rio Negro, the Starlight or White Seam Bristlenose Pleco inhabits warm, acidic, tannin-stained waters where it is typically found grazing on submerged driftwood or fallen branches. In the aquarium, they are hardy and adaptable but should be provided with plenty of cover and driftwood for grazing on. Like all Bristlenose or Bushynose plecos in the genus, both males and females display bristles or tentacles along the nose as adults, with mature males having much more elaborate growth.

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