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Bushy Nose (L-144) Plecostomus, Albino Gold (Ancistrus sp.)
Bushy Nose (L-144) Plecostomus, Albino Gold
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Bushy Nose (L-144) Plecostomus, Albino Gold (Ancistrus sp.)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Easy
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Orange, White
Diet Omnivore
Water Conditions 72-79° F, KH 6-10, pH 6.5-7.4
Max. Size 5"
Family Loricariidae
Minimum Tank Size 30 gallons
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Care Level Easy
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Orange, White
Diet Omnivore
Water Conditions 72-79° F, KH 6-10, pH 6.5-7.4
Max. Size 5"
Family Loricariidae
Minimum Tank Size 30 gallons
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Bushy Nose Plecostomus, Albino Gold, also known as the Yellow-Ancistrus, comes from the Amazon Basin of South America. The mouth area and nose are covered in short, whisker-like appendages, which are used for detecting food. The Bushy Nose Plecostomus, Albino Gold is pale in coloration. Bushy Nose Plecos make good additions to any community aquarium.

Planted aquariums with hearty, fast-growing plants, high aeration, and water movement make for a healthy environment. Rocks and driftwood help to accent a natural habitat and provide hiding spaces to cut down on stress for the Bushy Nose Plecostomus. A recommended minimum tank of 30 gallons should be provided to house this fish.

The Bushy Nose Plecostomus is relatively easy to breed and breeding occurs mostly in the winter months. This Plecostomus can be triggered to breed in the late fall by performing a 75% water change. The eggs are usually deposited on a piece of driftwood where the male will stay to guard them. The fry will become waterborne in approximately 10 days, at which time, they should be removed and raised in a separate aquarium. Feed the fry mashed and peeled peas.

Feeding the Bushy Nose Plecostomus is not difficult due to the fact that it is not a picky eater. Feeding off the bottom of the aquarium, it gets most of its nutrition from left over food and algae. If there is no algae or left over food present, supplement with high quality flake foods, algae wafers and other high quality plant based foods.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2; Medium: 2" to 3"; Large: 3" to 4"

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