Bristlenose Pleco 3cm (no online purchase)

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The bristlenose plecostomus is a freshwater species of the pleco family (a type of small aquarium catfish) and is commonly known as the suckerfish or simply, the bristlenose pleco.

Bristlenose pleco catfish have brown, flattened bodies covered with white or yellow spots. The most distinguishable feature of this fish is its tentacles, which protrude from its head.

These fish are popular aquarium fish because of their hardiness and tank cleaning abilities.

Scientific name: Ancistrus cirrhosus

Common names: Bristlenose pleco, bristlenose plecostomus, bristlenose catfish, bushynose catfish, bushynose plecostomus
Distribution: Fast-flowing waters in the Amazon Basin in South America
Size: 4–5 inches
Life expectancy: 5–8 years
Color: Black, brown, olive, gray, albino
Diet: Herbivore
Temperament: Peaceful
Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
Temperature: 73–81°F (23–27°C)
pH: 5.7–7.8
Hardness: 2–20 dGH
Care level: Easy
Breeding: Egg-layers