L183 Starlight Bristlenose - Ancistrus dolichopterus F1 4-5 cm

Ancistrus dolichopterus - 2-2.5 CM

A beautiful and sought-after member of the genus Ancistrus found in the Rio Curuá, in Brazil, the Starlight or White Seam Bristlenose Pleco is normally found grazing on submerged driftwood or fallen branches. In the aquarium they are hardy and adaptable, but they should be provided with plenty of cover and driftwood to graze on.

Diet: Ancistrus are omnivores with a somewhat vegetarian inclination. Vegetables and commercially prepared foods are eagerly taken. They also like to eat bloodworms, gammarus and most frozen foods. You may also see them eating dead fish when they find a carcass before you do. It is an algae grazer and will accept most plant-based sinking foods in the aquarium.

Curiosity: wood to stone. Bamboo caves are best, but they will also take refuge in slate or PVC tubes.

Adult size: 14 cm

Compatibility: Peaceful and lives well with Discus and other species.

Preferred water parameters:

PH:   6.5 – 7.5

Temperature: 23.0-28.0°C