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Wild Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus<\/em> sp.)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Wild Bristlenose Pleco is a hardy, algae-eating freshwater catfish, easily recognized by its bristled snout (more pronounced in males) and bottom-dwelling habits. Active and peaceful, it is a functional and visually appealing addition to community aquariums.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Native to South America, particularly the Amazon Basin, inhabiting rivers, streams, and floodplain areas with submerged wood, rocks, and dense vegetation.<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Omnivorous. Primarily grazes on algae and biofilm but will accept vegetables (blanched zucchini, cucumber, spinach) and high-quality sinking pellets. Supplement with occasional protein-rich foods for growth and health.<\/p>\n

Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Peaceful and compatible with most community fish, including tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and dwarf cichlids. Avoid aggressive or very large species that may harass them.<\/p>\n

Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Low. Territorial only when breeding; otherwise, peaceful. Provides natural cleaning of algae in the tank.<\/p>\n

Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Beginner to intermediate. Hardy, adaptable, and suitable for a wide range of freshwater community setups.<\/p>\n

Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    Temperature:<\/strong> 73\u00b0F \u2013 81\u00b0F (23\u00b0C \u2013 27\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    pH:<\/strong> 6.5 \u2013 7.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Hardness:<\/strong> 2 \u2013 15 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Notes:<\/strong> Provide driftwood, rocks, caves, and a sand or fine gravel substrate for foraging and shelter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Peaceful, hardy, and functional, the Wild Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus<\/em> sp.) is perfect for aquarists seeking a natural algae cleaner and engaging bottom-dwelling species for community freshwater aquariums.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Wild Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) Overview The Wild Bristlenose Pleco is a hardy, algae-eating freshwater catfish, easily recognized by its bristled snout (more pronounced in males) and bottom-dwelling habits. Active and peaceful, it is a functional and visually appealing addition to community aquariums. Origin Native to South America, particularly the Amazon Basin, inhabiting rivers, streams, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14305,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[47,22,314],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-26040","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-bristlenose-pleco","7":"product_cat-pleco","8":"product_cat-temperate-fish","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"taxable","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/26040","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/14305"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=26040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=26040"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=26040"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=26040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}