Ancistrus triradiatus

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Triradiatus Bristlenose Pleco
Triradiatus Bristlenose Pleco
Species	Ancistrus triradiatus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L)
Size	12.7 cm 4-5 " (10.2-12.7cm)
pH	6.6 - 7.6
Temp.	297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K 82.4 °F 542.07 °R24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)
Water Hardness	5-19
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Bristlenose Pleco, LDA72

[edit] Sexing

Mature females are broader in the abdomen than males. Males will have an abundance of soft "bristles" on the nose, females will have little or no "bristles".

[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. Meaty foods can be fed once a week to adults during spawning and fry do well being fed bbs.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

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

[edit] Behaviour

A generally peaceful pleco that will spend most of it's time grazing or hiding.

[edit] Identification

This pleco has long branched bushy "bristles" when mature, mostly so on the males, which is unique in the Ancistrus family. The colouration on this fish is mottled creamy yellow and brown. The caudal and paired fins sport a pattern of darker markings that often merge to form wavy lines.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish
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