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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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:Will feed on [[algae]] constantly. If tank is low on [[algae]], feed extra [[algae tablets]] or other par-boiled vegetables as mentioned above. | :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 | + | *This fish will eat the surface of [[Amazon swords]] (and other similar plants) leaving holes in them if not fed enough. |
== Environment specifics == | == 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. | + | :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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== Identification == | == 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.''. | :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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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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