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Ancistrus
Ancistrus are small loricariid catfish commonly known as bristlenose plecos. They are popular algae-grazing fish for community aquariums.
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What is Ancistrus?
Ancistrus is a genus of South American armored catfish known for their bristle-like facial appendages and algae-eating behaviour.
Typical habitat and water envelope
Native to South American rivers and streams with moderate flow and varied substrates.
| Temperature (typical) | 22 to 28 C |
| pH (typical) | 6 to 7.5 |
| Hardness band (typical) | soft to medium |
| Flow (typical) | medium |
Informational only: compatibility logic remains species-level.
Compare species in Ancistrus
1 species shown
| Name | Size | Temperament |
|---|---|---|
 Bristlenose Catfish Ancistrus sp. | 15.0 | peaceful |
| Species | Size (cm) | Temp (C) | pH | Hardness | Flow | Temperament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristlenose Catfish Ancistrus sp. | 15.0 | 23.0 to 27.0 C | 5.5 to 8.0 | soft to hard | medium | peaceful |