Aqua Nest

Bristlenose (Common)

Ancistrus sp.Sold out

Captive-bred, Sydney

$20.00

Size/age: 3 - 5cm · 8 - 12 weeks

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  • Australian captive bred
  • Bred and raised in our Sydney fish room
  • Quarantined and health checked
  • Carefully oxygen-packed for transport
  • Insulated live-fish packaging
  • Live Arrival Guarantee
  • Specialist live-fish shipping
  • Direct from the breeder

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A hardy, peaceful algae-eating catfish and a popular clean-up tankmate for a Tanganyika community.

Care requirements

Temperament
Peaceful, hardy, mostly nocturnal algae grazer
Minimum tank size
2ft / 75L+
Water parameters
pH 7.0 - 9.0 (tolerant — adapts well to our harder Tanganyika water) · 22 - 27°C · 5 - 20 dGH (adaptable)
Diet
Omnivore/algae grazer — algae wafers, veggies, driftwood to graze on

See how Bristlenose (Common) compares to other species in our Species Care Guide.

About Bristlenose (Common)

The common Bristlenose (Ancistrus sp.) is a small, hardy algae-eating catfish — not a Lake Tanganyika native, but a popular and easy-going tankmate for a Tanganyikan community, helping keep algae in check. Undemanding on water chemistry and generally ignored by even semi-aggressive cichlids thanks to its armoured body and bottom-dwelling habits. Provide driftwood for it to graze on alongside a varied diet.

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