Veil Tail Ancistrus Pleco Profile

Scientific Name : Ancistrus sp.
Family : Loricariidae
Common Name : Veil Tail Bristlenose Pleco
Maximum Length : 12.5cm / 4.9"
Origin : South America
pH Level : 6.0 - 7.4 Things to note: A man-made variant of the Common Bristlenose, the Long fin Ancistrus is commonly captive bred. It appears impossible to identify to species primarily due to a lack of original locality information .

Personal comments : My Longfin BN was highly active and beautiful.

Tips : Bristlenoses are great for clearing up algae and are one of the best plecos for a planted tank.
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Sexual dimporphism / reproduction : Males have head tentacles, females do not. See breeding article here.

Feeding : Mostly vegetarian foods, especially algae.

Behavior in captivity : Bristlenoses in shops today are mostly tank bred and have no problems adjusting to tank conditions. They are active all day.