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What is a calico Bristlenose pleco?

What is a calico Bristlenose pleco?

The Calico Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.), also known as the Bushynose or Bushymouth Pleco, is a member of the Loricariidae family of South American suckermouth catfishes.

How do you breed albino Bristlenose pleco?

The female places the eggs on pieces of driftwood, so make sure you distribute plenty of driftwood around the breeding tank. After the eggs are laid you will notice that the male fish is always around them, guarding its offspring. The Albino Bristlenose Pleco fry will hatch in a maximum period of 10 days.

Are ancistrus nocturnal?

Ancistrus is a genus of nocturnal freshwater fish in the family Loricariidae of order Siluriformes, native to freshwater habitats in South America and Panama.

What is the difference between L183 and L183 bristlenose?

Ancistrus dolichopterus or L 183 – the genuine Blue Bristlenose or White seam Bristlenose. The only Bristlenose from this group that is imported frequently and in greater numbers is Ancistrus dolichopterus, which is also known as L183.

What kind of fish is L183 Starlight bristlenose pleco?

The L183 Starlight Bristlenose Pleco is a true standout that is not so commonly seen, especially tank-bred specimens! The L183 Starlight Bristlenose Pleco ( Ancistrus dolichopterus ), also known as the White Seam Bristlenose Pleco, is a member of the Loricariidae family of South American suckermouth catfishes.

What is a bristlenose pleco?

The L183 Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus dolichopterus), also known as the White Seam Bristlenose Pleco, is a member of the Loricariidae family of South American suckermouth catfishes.

How does the white seam bristlenose differ from other Bristlenoses?

This high number of dorsal rays is also the most noticeable difference from the other three White Seam bristlenoses pictured here. Furthermore it is the only one of the four species to have a white band on the dorsal and tail fin even in adulthood.

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