Bristlenose (3 CM)
£10.20
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A bristlenose catfish (genus Ancistrus) is a popular freshwater armored catfish from South America and Panama known for its fleshy snout tentacles and algae-eating habits.
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Description
Overview and Description
- Scientific Name: Ancistrus spp. (family Loricariidae)
- Size: Grows up to 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) long.
- Appearance: Features bony body plates (scutes), a ventral suckermouth, and distinct branching fleshy tentacles on the head and snout.
- Sexual Dimorphism: Adult males develop prominent, bushy tentacles, while females have smaller or no tentacles.
Behavior and Care
- Temperament: Peaceful and nocturnal, making them great bottom-dwellers for community freshwater tanks.
- Tank Requirements: Needs a minimum tank size of 25 to 30 gallons with clean, oxygenated, flowing water and caves or driftwood to hide and graze on.
- Diet: Primarily herbivorous/detritivorous; they feed on algae, aufwuchs, sinking algae wafers, and supplemental vegetables like zucchini or cucumber. Driftwood is essential for their digestive health.
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