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Ancistrus dolichopterus

L183 Starlight Bristlenose Pleco

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One-inch tank-raised L183 Starlight Bristlenose Pleco juveniles with dark bodies, bright spotting, and white fin edging. Grow them in an established freshwater aquarium with clean, oxygen-rich water, driftwood, caves, and a varied sinking diet.

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Scientific nameAncistrus dolichopterus
Common nameL183 Starlight Bristlenose Pleco
Max size4-5 in
Temperature76-82 F
pH6.0-7.5
HardnessSoft to moderately hard
DietVegetable-forward sinking pleco foods, gel foods, algae wafers, fresh vegetables, and occasional protein
AggressivenessPeaceful algae and biofilm grazer; cave territorial with similar plecos
RegionTank raised
Minimum tank30 gal mature pleco setup
Care skillIntermediate

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Keep L183 Starlight Bristlenose Plecos in a mature, well-filtered aquarium with strong aeration, low nitrate, driftwood, shaded cover, and several tight caves. Target 76-82 F, pH 6.0-7.5, and soft to moderately hard water. Feed high-quality sinking pleco foods, vegetable-forward gel foods, algae wafers, fresh vegetables, and occasional protein treats. Provide extra caves if keeping several juveniles together so the fish can settle without constant competition.

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CategoryCatfish & Bottom Dwellers / Plecos & Loricariids
StatusIn Stock
SourceFirst Principles Breeder
Packagesmall-live-box, up to 10 singles per package
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