Ancistrus hoplogenys

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Spotted Bristle-Nosed Pleco
Spotted Bristle-Nosed Pleco
Species	Ancistrus hoplogenys
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L)
Size	3.937 in 8-10 cm (3.1-3.9")
pH	5.5 - 7.5
Temp.	295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 299.15 K 78.8 °F 538.47 °R22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)
Water Hardness	2-20
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Rare
Diet	Herbivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Spotted Bristle-Nosed Pleco

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Chaetostomus hoplogenys, Chaetostomus leucostictus, Chaetostomus alga, Chaetostomus malacops, Chaetostomus tectirostris, Ancistrus leucostictus, Xenocara hoplogenys

[edit] Sexing

The female is slightly broader than the male. Males have a large number of bristles on the nose.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A generally peaceful pleco with other tankmates. Do not keep with too many other bottom-dwellers or plecos if not enough hiding places are provided to avoid any aggression.

[edit] Diet

Will accept most vegetarian foods and will graze on algae, supplement with blanched vegetables and algae wafers.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day, will be more willing to feed after lights out.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers a spacious and well filtered tank with hiding places, bogwood and caves provided.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful, mostly nocturnal, pleco.

[edit] Identification

This pleco has long branched bushy "bristles" when mature, mostly so on the males, which is unique in the Ancistrus family. This pleco is attractive with a dark brown-black base colour with many tiny white spots covering the body and fins, the caudal and dorsal fin are edged with a thick white band.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish
• Aqua World