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| Family: |
Loricariidae |
| Species: |
Ancistrus temminckii |
| Common Name: |
Bristlenose Pleco
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| Size: |
4-5 inches (10-13cm) |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Saramacca, Suriname, and Maroni River basins. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, Primarily vegetable based foods, i.e. fresh veggies and algae wafers. Some incidental proteins taken as well, i.e. shrimp pellets, live blackworms, etc.
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| Behavior: |
Peaceful in community settings, although males bns can be territorial with each other.
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| Water: |
Temperature 72°F to 86°F (22°-30° C), ph 6.5 to 7.5, soft to medium water hardness.
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| Care: |
No special water considerations needed. Just good maintenance habits as needed with all fish.
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| Communities: |
Excellent. |
| Suitability: |
Good for all. |
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