{"id":1273,"date":"2026-02-16T22:42:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/assorted-bristlenose-ancistrus-3cm\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T18:55:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T18:55:33","slug":"assorted-bristlenose-ancistrus-3cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=assorted-bristlenose-ancistrus-3cm","title":{"rendered":"Assorted Bristlenose Ancistrus 3cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"137\">Assorted Bristlenose (Ancistrus)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"396\"><strong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"152\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"155\" \/>Bristlenose Plecos are small, hardy catfish valued for their algae-eating ability and unique appearance. Available in a variety of colors and patterns, they are peaceful bottom dwellers that make excellent additions to community aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"493\"><strong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"409\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"412\" \/>Native to <strong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"439\">South America<\/strong>, commonly found in fast-flowing rivers and streams.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"690\"><strong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"507\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"510\" \/>Primarily <strong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"534\">herbivores<\/strong>, grazing on algae, algae wafers, blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber, spinach), and sinking pellets. Will also accept occasional protein-based foods.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"871\"><strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"707\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"710\" \/>Excellent with <strong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"752\">peaceful community fish<\/strong> such as tetras, corydoras, gouramis, and livebearers. Avoid keeping with aggressive or very large predatory species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"988\"><strong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"888\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"891\" \/>Generally peaceful, though males may become territorial with other males when space is limited.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1011\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1014\" \/>Great for <strong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1062\">beginner to intermediate aquarists<\/strong> \u2014 hardy, low-maintenance, and easy to care for.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1137\"><strong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1135\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1262\">\n<li data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1176\">\n<p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1176\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1174\">72\u201382\u00b0F (22\u201328\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1196\">\n<p data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1196\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1194\">6.5\u20137.5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1223\">\n<p data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1223\">Hardness: <strong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1221\">2\u201320 dGH<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1262\">\n<p data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1262\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1260\">20+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1386\">Hardy, peaceful, and helpful with algae \u2014 <strong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1337\">Assorted Bristlenose Plecos<\/strong> are an ideal addition to freshwater aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Assorted Bristlenose (Ancistrus) Overview:Bristlenose Plecos are small, hardy catfish valued for their algae-eating ability and unique appearance. 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