Spotted bristle-nosed pleco - Ancistrus hoplogenys

Food and feeding
Being a nocturnal fish, it benefits more by adding food to the tank in the evening. They will readily consume algae wafers, quality flake and shrimp pellets. Give them an occasional treat of blood worms. They will also require some wood in the tank as they will gnaw at this to aid their digestion.

Origin
South America; they are found in the Amazonian basins of Brazil and Paraguay.

Sexing
Males will possess soft antler-like growths around the snout, they may be present on a female but much less pronounced.

Breeding
The male will select a spawning site in a cave or tunnel and invite the female to lay her eggs. The male will then take on all of the parental duties, even after the eggs have hatched. The fry can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.

Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 5-8 years.

Short description
These fish prefer a tank with hiding places provided by rock or wood décor. They need good quality water conditions with regular water changes. When adult, males will become aggressive to each other.

Pictures
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