Ancistrus hoplogenys
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| Spotted Bristle-Nosed Pleco | |
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| 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 |
| Water Hardness |
2-20 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
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[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.
