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|extra_common_names=Bristlenose Pleco, Bristlenose Catfish, Bushynose Catfish, Brushmouth Pleco, Common Bristlenose, Common Bristlenose Catfish, Veiltail Bristlenose, Piebald Bristlenose, Albino Veiltail, Golden Ancistrus | |extra_common_names=Bristlenose Pleco, Bristlenose Catfish, Bushynose Catfish, Brushmouth Pleco, Common Bristlenose, Common Bristlenose Catfish, Veiltail Bristlenose, Piebald Bristlenose, Albino Veiltail, Golden Ancistrus | ||
|species=Ancistrus sp. | |species=Ancistrus sp. | ||
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− | |caption=Adult male | + | |caption=Adult male & Juvenile |
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|habitat=South America | |habitat=South America | ||
|family=Loricariidae | |family=Loricariidae | ||
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|max_water_hardness=13 | |max_water_hardness=13 | ||
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− | = | + | |origin=:These strange looking fish are found throughout the Amazon River basin. They live in fast flowing, clear streams and like to hide under driftwood. |
− | :These strange looking fish are found throughout the Amazon River basin. They live in fast flowing, clear streams and like to hide under driftwood. | + | |sexing=:Gender can be determined at roughly six months of age, and reach maturity at about eleven months. Females have short, thin, pointed barbels on the snout. Males have many longer, thicker barbels covering the snout. |
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− | :Gender can be determined at roughly six months of age, and reach maturity at about eleven months. Females have short, thin, pointed barbels on the snout. Males have many longer, thicker barbels covering the snout. | ||
== Breeding == | == Breeding == | ||
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:Some pairs will produce a new clutch of eggs every 4-6 weeks. Clutches can range from 40-250 [[fry]]. | :Some pairs will produce a new clutch of eggs every 4-6 weeks. Clutches can range from 40-250 [[fry]]. | ||
− | + | |tank_compatibility=:Bristlenose Catfish are entirely peaceful tank inhabitants. They will work well in a peaceful community tank. They will co-habit with their own kind, but two males may argue over territory. | |
− | + | |diet=:They'll take a wide number of vegetable-based foods including soft [[algae]], cucumber, mushrooms, shelled garden peas, spinach, [[w:Zuchini|zucchini(courgettes)]], [[catfish pellets]] and [[Flake food|flake]], small amounts of [[bloodworm]] or chopped earthworm occasionally. Juvenile fish will lean towards a more meaty diet to include small live foods like [[brine shrimp]] and [[daphnia]]. | |
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− | :Bristlenose Catfish are entirely peaceful tank inhabitants. They will work well in a peaceful community tank. They will co-habit with their own kind, but two males may argue over territory. | ||
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− | :They'll take a wide number of vegetable-based foods including soft [[algae]], cucumber, mushrooms, shelled garden peas, spinach, [[w:Zuchini|zucchini(courgettes)]], [[catfish pellets]] and [[Flake food|flake]], small amounts of [[bloodworm]] or chopped earthworm occasionally. Juvenile fish will lean towards a more meaty diet to include small live foods like [[brine shrimp]] and [[daphnia]]. | ||
:'''This species needs a source of [[bogwood]] to chew upon.'''<ref name="thetropicaltankcouk">http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/ancist.htm</ref> | :'''This species needs a source of [[bogwood]] to chew upon.'''<ref name="thetropicaltankcouk">http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/ancist.htm</ref> | ||
+ | |feeding_regime=:Will feed on [[algae]] constantly. If tank is low on [[algae]], feed extra [[algae tablets]] or other par-boiled vegetables as mentioned above. | ||
− | + | *This fish will eat the surface of [[Amazon swords]] (and other similar plants) leaving holes in them if not fed enough. | |
− | + | |environment_specifics=:Planted tank with lots of places to hide for security. {{in|48}} long tank can hold two pairs of Bristlenoses. Bogwood décor is a must,<ref name="thetropicaltankcouk"/><ref>http://www.aqua-fish.net/show.php?h=bristlenosecatfish</ref> they need places provided in which they can hide. Be careful with exposed heaters or filter set ups as young Bristlenose Catfish may try and seek shelter in these places and could get hurt. | |
− | + | |behaviour=:Very gentle. Ideal community fish. Quite often visible during the day when young. Most active at night when mature. Adult males will be territorial against other males. If bought when very young then they will be more used to you and therefore more visible during the day. Be wary keeping with slow-moving high-sided fish as these Plecos may develop a taste for slime coats. | |
− | + | |identification=:Historically commonly available species of Ancistrus were {{sn|Ancistrus dolichopterus}} and {{sn|Ancistrus temminckii}}, other species are now available, though exact identification is difficult because so many are not yet fully described. For these reasons, they are most commonly called ''Ancistrus sp.''. | |
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− | :Planted tank with lots of places to hide for security. {{in|48}} long tank can hold two pairs of Bristlenoses. Bogwood décor is a must,<ref name="thetropicaltankcouk" /><ref>http://www.aqua-fish.net/show.php?h=bristlenosecatfish</ref> they need places provided in which they can hide. Be careful with exposed heaters or filter set ups as young Bristlenose Catfish may try and seek shelter in these places and could get hurt. | ||
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− | :Very gentle. Ideal community fish. Quite often visible during the day when young. Most active at night when mature. Adult males will be territorial against other males. If bought when very young then they will be more used to you and therefore more visible during the day. Be wary keeping with slow-moving high-sided fish as these Plecos may develop a taste for slime coats. | ||
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− | :Historically commonly available species of Ancistrus were {{sn|Ancistrus dolichopterus}} and {{sn|Ancistrus temminckii}}, other species are now available, though exact identification is difficult because so many are not yet fully described. For these reasons, they are most commonly called ''Ancistrus sp.''. | ||
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{{Categories | {{Categories | ||
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Catfish, Plecos, Small Plecos, Plecos, Small Plecos | |Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Catfish, Plecos, Small Plecos, Plecos, Small Plecos | ||
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Image:Gold_Ancistrus4.jpg|2.5 year old mature male Gold Ancistrus (Image 1-4 are of the same fish) | Image:Gold_Ancistrus4.jpg|2.5 year old mature male Gold Ancistrus (Image 1-4 are of the same fish) | ||
Image:Bristlenose1.jpg|Young Male Ancistrus | Image:Bristlenose1.jpg|Young Male Ancistrus | ||
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Image:Bristlenose3.jpg|Young Ancistrus | Image:Bristlenose3.jpg|Young Ancistrus | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
<youtube>IpX3NKZmk1M</youtube> | <youtube>IpX3NKZmk1M</youtube> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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*[http://www.sydneycichlid.com/bristlenose-catfish.htm Sydney Cichlid] | *[http://www.sydneycichlid.com/bristlenose-catfish.htm Sydney Cichlid] | ||
*[http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/bristlenose_catfish.htm E-Aquarium] - With Videos | *[http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/bristlenose_catfish.htm E-Aquarium] - With Videos | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://bettatrading.com.au/Bristlenose-Catfish-Fact-Sheet.php Bristlenose Catfish Fact Sheet] |
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[[Category:Algae Eaters]] | [[Category:Algae Eaters]] | ||
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