Calico Bushynose (Ancistrus sp.)

Remarks: Bushynose, or Bristlenose Plecos, belong to the genus Ancistrus. The common Bushynose Plecos you see available today are likely line-bred from A. cirrhosus. Males will develop long and elaborate tentacles on their faces, though females may develop bristles as well. They come in a variety of color forms. They are mostly non-aggressive, though they may fight for dominance over a specific cave with other Plecos.  Calico Bushynose are mottled in color with various red-, brown-, black-, and cream-colored spots. Calico Bushynose were line-bred to create the Super Red variant.  Scientific Name: Ancistrus sp. Common Name: Calico Bushynose Pleco Max Size: 5" pH: 5.0-8.0 Hardness: Moderate Temperature: 70-80° Aggressiveness: Peaceful Region of Origin: South America Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred Diet: Algae wafers, vegetables, occasional frozen foods Compatibility: Plecos, catfish, schooling fish, livebearers, rainbowfish. Tank Mate Options: Orange Flame Tetra Beckford's Pencilfish