Gold Marble Bristlenose Catfish (Ancistrus claro)

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Gold Marble Bristlenose Catfish

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Gold Marble Bristlenose Catfish

Ancistrus claro

57 Litres (15 US G.)

6.4-7.6cm (2.5-3 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.2 - 7.6

24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)

6-16 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Loricariidae





Additional names

Gold Marble Bristlenose Pleco, LDA08


Sexing

Males have branched tentacles on the snout. Females usually don't but sometimes will have small tentacles.


Tank compatibility

Peaceful


Diet

Omnivore. Should be given plenty of vegetable based foods.


Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics

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

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