Long Fin Snow white Bristle Nose Plec Species Profile:
 
Common Name: Long Fin Snow white Bristlenose Plec
Species name: Ancistrus sp.
Species Group: Bristlenose Pleco
Origin: Amazon Basin (Although this variety is tank bred)
Maximum Size: Approx 10-15cm
Diet: Long Fin Snow White bristlenose Pleco's are omnivores with a diet that should primarily consist of vegetation. Offer high-quality sinking pellets or wafers with a high vegetable content, algae wafers, and fresh vegetables like zucchini, cucumber, and blanched spinach. They also benefit from occasional protein-rich foods like bloodworms or brine shrimp. Driftwood in the tank aids digestion.
Ideal Water temp: 22 - 27 degrees c
PH: 6.0  ->  7.5 (our Snow White's breed in 7.4ph water...)
 
Temprement:
Long Fin Snow White Bristlenose Plecos are generally peaceful and can be kept in community tanks with other non-aggressive fish. Males can be territorial towards each other, so providing ample hiding places is important if keeping more than one male.
 
TNT Notes:
Fish are are a minimum of 4cm in size.