Marigold Bristlenose Pleco Care Guide
Ancistrus cirrhosus
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Bioload Score
6000
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 15 cm / 6"
- Temperature
- 23–27°C (73–81°F)
- pH Range
- 6 – 8
- Min Tank Size
- 80L (21 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Primarily herbivorous, grazing algae and consuming vegetables, sinking foods and occasional protein-rich fare.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful tetras, rasboras, danios, livebearers, Corydoras, peaceful gouramis and other non-aggressive community fish.
Good to Know
The Marigold Bristlenose Pleco is a selectively bred golden colour form of Ancistrus cirrhosus, a fish famous for the whisker-like tentacles that mature males grow on their faces.
Gender Differences
Males usually develop much larger, branched bristles across the snout and forehead, while females have smaller bristles or lack them almost entirely.
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