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<b>Common Names:</b> Bushy Nose Pleco (L-144), Bristlenose Plecostomus
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Ancistrus sp.</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Loricariidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.5-7.4 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 74-79°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 6-10 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 10-15 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 4½ inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 30g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> breeding occurs mostly in the winter months. This Plecostomus can be triggered to breed in the late fall by performing a 75% water change. The eggs are usually deposited on a piece of driftwood where the male will stay to guard them. The fry will become waterborne in approximately 10 days, at which time, they should be removed and raised in a separate aquarium.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Peaceful
<br><b>Compatible:</b> African Cichlids, Angelfish, Barbs, Bettas, Cory Cats, Danios, Fancy Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppies, Hatchets, Killifish, Loaches, Mollies, Platies, Rainbowfish, Rasboras, Sharks, Suckermouth Catfish, Swordtails, Tetras
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Planted aquariums with hearty, fast-growing plants, high aeration, and water movement. Rocks and driftwood help to accent a natural habitat and provide hiding spaces.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> The Amazon region of South America.
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