Bristle Nose Plecostomus

Ancistrus temminckii

Gallons Per Fish:

5 gallons (19 liters)

Minimum Tank Size:

20 gallons (76 liters)

Maximum Fish Size:

5in (13cm)

Aggressive:

No, but tolerates aggression

Eats other fish:

Temperature Range:

62-80°F (16.7-26.7°C)

pH Range:

5.8-7.6

Hardness Range:

5-20°

Tank Region:

Bottom Region

Life Span:

20 years

Family:

Loricariidae

Classification:

Plecostomus

All Common Names:

Bristle Nose Pleco, Bristle Nosed Pleco, Bristlenose Catfish, Bristlenose Pleco, Bushynose Catfish, Bristle Nose Plecostomus

All Scientific Names:

Ancistrus temminckii, Ancistrus sp.

This species is found in 10.8% of fish tank plans on tankplanner.com