Gold Marble Bristlenose Catfish (Ancistrus claro)

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Gold Marble Bristlenose Catfish

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Gold Marble Bristlenose Catfish

Ancistrus claro

57 Litres (15 US G.)

6.4-7.6cm (2.5-3 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.2 - 7.6

24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)

6-16 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Loricariidae





Additional names

Gold Marble Bristlenose Pleco, LDA08


Sexing[edit]

Males have branched tentacles on the snout. Females usually don't but sometimes will have small tentacles.


Tank compatibility[edit]

Peaceful


Diet[edit]

Omnivore. Should be given plenty of vegetable based foods.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

Prefers a spacious and well filtered tank with hiding places, bogwood and caves provided.

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