Bristlenose pleco - Ancistrus triradiatus
Bristlenose pleco ( common name )
Ancistrus triradiatus ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 10 - 12 cm ( 3.94 - 4.72 in )
- pH of water: 6.2 - 7.7
- Water hardness (dGH): 4 - 18 °N
- Recommended temperature: 23 - 29 °C ( 73.4 - 84.2 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): peaceful (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Bottom levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: South America
Information about care
Food and feeding
Their main diet consists of vegetable matter and algae but they will adapt to a wide variety of foods, they also love a treat of blood worms.
Origin
Originally these fish came from the Amazon River basins in South America but the albino varieties being sold usually originate from Asian fish farms.
Sexing
Very easy to sex, the females will have small bristles around the edge of her chin, with the males the bristles will be larger and extend right to the top of the head.
Breeding
These are a fairly easy species to breed, add caves or PVC piping to the tank, the Bristle nose will use these as spawning sites. The male will induce the female to the spawning site and once the eggs have been laid he will take on the duties of guarding them. The eggs should hatch after 4-6 days and the fry will be free swimming a few days later.
Lifespan
Expected lifespan of this fish is 14 years.
Short description
Bog wood must be added to the tank when keeping this fish; they will gnaw at it as part of their diet. Males will become territorial as they mature so it is best to keep one fish of each sex.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
Their main diet consists of vegetable matter and algae but they will adapt to a wide variety of foods, they also love a treat of blood worms.
Origin
Originally these fish came from the Amazon River basins in South America but the albino varieties being sold usually originate from Asian fish farms.
Sexing
Very easy to sex, the females will have small bristles around the edge of her chin, with the males the bristles will be larger and extend right to the top of the head.
Breeding
These are a fairly easy species to breed, add caves or PVC piping to the tank, the Bristle nose will use these as spawning sites. The male will induce the female to the spawning site and once the eggs have been laid he will take on the duties of guarding them. The eggs should hatch after 4-6 days and the fry will be free swimming a few days later.
Lifespan
Expected lifespan of this fish is 14 years.
Short description
Bog wood must be added to the tank when keeping this fish; they will gnaw at it as part of their diet. Males will become territorial as they mature so it is best to keep one fish of each sex.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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