Plecos (L-number Catfish)
Super Red Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus cirrhosus
Also known as: Red Bristlenose, Super Red Pleco
A variety of Bristlenose Pleco
A deep orange-red bristlenose strain that adds bold color while cleaning algae.
- Water
- Freshwater
- Temperature
- 72–80°F
- pH
- 6–7.8
- Hardness
- 4–20 dGH
- Max size
- 5 in
- Min tank
- 30 gal
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Social
- Solitary
- Swim level
- Bottom
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Care level
- Beginner
- Lifespan
- 10-12 years
- Breeding
- Cave spawner
- Suitability
- Common
- Origin
- Cultivated form (wild species: Amazon basin, South America)
Care matches the standard bristlenose. Stays around 5 inches and does well in a 30 gallon or larger tank with driftwood and caves. Feed algae wafers and vegetables. Males are territorial with each other over caves.
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