Green Collar Farms

Bristlenose Pleco’s

Details

Plecos, or suckermouth catfish, are popular aquarium fish known for their distinctive appearance and algae-eating habits. Bristlenose plecos come in a variety of colors, with the most common being Brown, Grey, Black and Albino.

Water type

The water pH should be between 6.5–7.5

Water Temperature

The water temperature should be between 22–26°C

Food type

Plecos are primarily herbivores and will graze on algae in the tank. You can also feed them algae wafers, vegetables like zucchini and spinach, and wood

Lifespan

Pleco’s can live for 10– 15 years with proper care

Size

Bristlenose Pleco’s reach about 10cm to 12 cm in length

Breeding

The female will lay eggs inside the cave, and the male will fertilize them.  The female can lay between can range from 30 to 200 eggs.
Male
Female