{"title":"Plecos","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlecos split into two groups for most keepers. Bristlenose are the practical choice: they stay around twelve centimetres, they work algae hard, and they breed readily in a home tank. We carry common, super red, marble, calico, peppermint, lemon blue eye and longfin forms in albino and standard colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL number plecos are the collector side, catalogued by L code rather than species name. Our range includes L333 king tiger, L340 mega clown, L397 tiger, L168 clown pleco, L052 butterfly and L600 cactus pleco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo points. Almost all of these need driftwood in the tank, since they rasp on it and many need the fibre to digest properly. And the common pleco grows past forty centimetres, so it is not a substitute for a bristlenose in a small tank. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-delivery\"\u003eshipping and delivery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lemon-blue-eye-bristlenose-ancistrus-sp-l144","title":"Lemon Blue-eye Bristlenose | Ancistrus sp. L144","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lemon Blue-eye Bristlenose is a sunny golden-yellow form of the popular bristlenose catfish, set off by pale, startling blue eyes. It stays small — around 12 cm — and spends its days grazing algae from glass, rock and driftwood, making it one of the most useful and charming little clean-up crew fish you can keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBristlenose catfish belong to the genus \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e, from the rivers and streams of tropical South America, where they cling to submerged wood and rock in well-oxygenated, flowing water. The Lemon Blue-eye is a captive-bred ornamental colour form rather than a wild population, but it thrives in the same conditions: clean, moderately flowing water with plenty of timber to rasp on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stocky, armour-plated catfish with a broad flattened head and a rasping sucker-mouth. This form shows a soft lemon-to-golden body with characteristic pale blue eyes. Mature males grow a bush of fleshy tentacles (bristles) across the snout; females stay plainer with far shorter bristles around the mouth edge only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and hard-working, the Lemon Blue-eye gets along with almost any community fish and ignores midwater tankmates entirely. Males can be territorial toward other bristlenose or bottom-dwellers over a favourite cave, so provide a retreat for each one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimarily a herbivore. Offer good-quality algae wafers and sinking green vegetable foods, plus fresh zucchini, cucumber and blanched spinach. A piece of driftwood is essential — they rasp on it to aid digestion. A little protein (the occasional sinking pellet or frozen bloodworm) rounds out the diet, but plant matter should be the mainstay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive clean, well-filtered water with gentle to moderate flow, driftwood and some caves or shaded spots. Hardy and undemanding once the tank is mature, but sensitive to poor water quality, so keep up regular water changes. Good oxygenation is appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the easiest catfish to breed. Cave-spawning: a male claims a snug cave, the female deposits an orange clutch inside, and the male fans and guards the eggs and fry until they are free-swimming. Fry take crushed algae wafers and vegetable matter readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAncistrus sp. L144\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLemon Blue-eye Bristlenose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaptive-bred ornamental form (genus native to South America)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 12–13 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–12 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful; males territorial toward other plecos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbivore (algae, wood and vegetable matter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–20 dGH (soft to hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners; community and planted tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — grazes algae, does not eat healthy plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent with peaceful community fish: tetras, rasboras, barbs, danios, rainbowfish, dwarf cichlids, gouramis and other peaceful catfish. Ideal in planted community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge aggressive or predatory cichlids, and other plecos kept without enough caves. Avoid very boisterous tankmates that outcompete it at feeding time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232799179043,"sku":"AA3341-S","price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232799211811,"sku":"AA3341","price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232799244579,"sku":"AA3341-L","price":53.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"marble-super-red-bristlenose-ancistrus-sp-marble-super-red","title":"Marble Super Red Bristlenose | Ancistrus sp. 'Marble Super Red'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA marbled twist on the Super Red Bristlenose, this catfish is splashed with warm orange and cream in a one-off pattern on every fish. It has all the easy, algae-grazing charm of the bristlenose in a fancy coat, staying a manageable 10–15 cm and earning its keep as one of the best clean-up crew for a planted community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBristlenose catfish of the genus \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e come from the rivers and streams of South America, where they cling to submerged wood and rocks in well-oxygenated, flowing water, rasping algae and biofilm. Colour forms like this Super Red are aquarium-developed selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA flattened, armoured catfish with a broad, sucker mouth; mature males grow the characteristic branching \"bristles\" on the snout, while females have few or none. This form shows a marbled orange-and-cream pattern that varies from fish to fish. Adults reach roughly 10–15 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and unobtrusive, spending its time grazing surfaces and hiding in caves. Males can be territorial towards other bottom-dwellers over a favoured cave, so provide a retreat for each. Excellent in almost any peaceful community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA herbivore that grazes algae and biofilm but needs more than the tank can supply. Offer algae wafers and vegetable-based sinking foods as a staple, plus fresh vegetables such as courgette, cucumber and blanched spinach. Provide driftwood, as rasping on wood aids its digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy and hardy, making it ideal for beginners. Provide driftwood, caves and some water movement, and keep the water clean and well-oxygenated. It suits soft to neutral, moderately warm water and is forgiving of a wide range of conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cave-spawning catfish that breeds readily in the home aquarium. The male entices a female into a snug cave, then guards and fans the clutch until the fry hatch and absorb their yolk sacs. The fry graze biofilm and take crushed algae wafers early on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAncistrus sp. 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Give each male bristlenose its own cave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge aggressive cichlids and fin-nippers, and other territorial plecos kept without enough caves. 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Given the room, it becomes a hardy, long-lived showpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHypostomus plecostomus hails from rivers and streams across northern South America, where it clings to wood and rock in flowing, well-oxygenated water and grazes algae and biofilm. The albino is a captive-bred colour form. It appreciates driftwood, robust filtration and plenty of dissolved oxygen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA large, armoured suckermouth catfish with a broad head, tall dorsal fin and bony plated flanks, here in pale cream to pinkish-white with red eyes rather than the usual mottled brown. Juveniles are cute and modest; adults are formidable, powerful fish that can shift décor with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful towards similar-sized tank mates, but it becomes territorial and grumpy with age, and a big adult can rasp at the slime coat of flat-bodied fish. Best kept with robust, larger community fish and cichlids that can hold their own without being harassed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that leans herbivorous. Offer algae wafers, spirulina and blanched vegetables such as zucchini, pumpkin and cucumber, along with sinking pellets and occasional protein. Driftwood to rasp aids digestion. Large plecos are heavy feeders and heavy waste producers, so feed generously but keep on top of water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis species needs serious space at maturity — a minimum of around 280 L, with 380 L or larger strongly recommended for a full-grown adult. Keep the temperature at 22–29 °C, pH 6.5–7.8 and hardness soft to moderately hard. Powerful filtration, excellent oxygenation and regular large water changes are essential given the mess it makes. Hardy and beginner-friendly in temperament, but only for those who can house its adult size.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eRarely bred in home aquariums. In nature it excavates riverbank burrows to spawn, which is impractical to reproduce in a tank, so almost all stock is commercially farmed in ponds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHypostomus plecostomus (albino strain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlbino Common Pleco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorthern South America (captive-bred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 40–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 years or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful when young, territorial with age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner (but needs a very large tank)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e280 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e380 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (algae-leaning): wafers, vegetables, pellets, driftwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–29 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard, around 6–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge community and cichlid aquariums; algae control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMostly (large adults may uproot or rasp soft plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include larger, robust community fish such as silver dollars, larger barbs and rainbowfish, medium to large peaceful cichlids, and other big catfish that can share the space.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with small delicate fish it may outgrow, slow flat-bodied fish like discus or angelfish whose slime coat it may rasp, and highly aggressive cichlids that will harass it. 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Hardy and long-lived, it is easy to keep alive but demands serious space, filtration and planning for its adult size and appetite, so buy one only if you can house a big fish for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHypostomus plecostomus and its close relatives come from fast-flowing rivers and streams of tropical South America, where they cling to wood and rock in warm, well-oxygenated water and rasp algae, biofilm and detritus from hard surfaces. They shelter in crevices and among submerged timber. Robust driftwood, rockwork and strong, clean, oxygen-rich flow recreate this environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA large, armour-plated suckermouth catfish with a broad head, powerful rasping mouth, tall sail-like dorsal fin and mottled brown-and-black camouflage. The bony plates and low, flattened body are built to grip surfaces in current. Youngsters are neat and attractive, but be aware this fish becomes a very large, bulky adult with a big presence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament is generally peaceful toward tank mates it cannot swallow, but adults grow territorial and can be grumpy at night, occasionally rasping the flanks of slow, flat-bodied fish. Its sheer size and waste output make it unsuitable for small community tanks. House it with robust, appropriately sized companions in a large aquarium, and give it caves and wood to call its own.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that leans heavily vegetarian. Offer algae wafers, quality vegetable-based sinking foods and plenty of blanched vegetables such as zucchini, pumpkin and sweet potato, plus driftwood to rasp. It will take some meaty and protein foods, but the bulk of the diet should be plant matter. A well-fed pleco is far less likely to damage plants or other fish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis fish gets big, so plan for a large tank from the outset: a minimum of around 300 L, with more room strongly preferred for a full-grown adult. Keep temperature at 22–30 °C, pH 6.5–7.5 and GH soft to medium, around 5–20. Provide powerful filtration, robust driftwood and rockwork, and generous water changes to cope with its heavy waste load. It is not reliably plant safe, as large individuals may uproot or rasp soft plants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeding is essentially impractical in home aquaria. In the wild these fish excavate riverbank tunnels in which the male guards the eggs, conditions almost impossible to replicate in a tank. 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'Common'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Albino Common Bristlenose is the hardest-working little catfish in the hobby — a tireless algae-grazer in soft peach-cream with pink eyes. Peaceful, bombproof and endlessly useful, it stays a manageable size of around 12–13 cm and makes a brilliant clean-up crew member for almost any community aquarium. A perfect first catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wild-type Ancistrus comes from the fast-flowing, well-oxygenated rivers and streams of the Amazon basin in South America, where it clings to submerged wood and rock and rasps at the biofilm and algae growing there. The albino is a long-established captive-bred strain. Driftwood, some water movement and good oxygenation recreate its home and keep it content.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA stocky, flattened catfish clad in bony armour, in soft cream to pale peach with characteristic pink-red eyes. Mature males grow showy branched bristles across the snout; females and youngsters carry far shorter bristles confined to the snout edge. The sucker mouth is built for grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament is wholly peaceful towards other species, making it one of the safest catfish for a community. Males can be territorial with one another over caves, so give each a hollow of its own. It mixes happily with tetras, barbs, rainbowfish, livebearers, gouramis and peaceful cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA herbivore at heart. The bulk of the diet should be algae wafers, spirulina and blanched vegetables such as zucchini, cucumber and pumpkin, plus a constant supply of driftwood to rasp, which aids digestion. Occasional sinking foods and the odd bit of frozen fare round things out. Feed after lights-out when it is most active.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 75 L, with 100 L or larger better in a community. Keep the temperature at 23–27 °C, pH 6.5–7.5 and hardness soft to moderately hard. Bristlenose need clean, well-oxygenated water, driftwood and caves for shelter. They are hardy and forgiving, which makes them ideal for beginners, and they are generally plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne of the easiest catfish to breed. A well-fed pair given a snug cave will often spawn readily; the male guards the orange egg cluster and fans the fry, which cling to the glass and wood before foraging on their own. No special intervention is needed beyond good food and clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAncistrus sp. 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Reaching around 30 cm, it is a hardy, showy grazer with real presence, but its adult size means it needs a roomy, well-filtered tank — a rewarding pleco for keepers with the space to do it justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the Araguaia–Tocantins river system in Brazil, South America, where it lives in flowing, well-oxygenated rivers, clinging to submerged wood and rock. It is the L001 \/ L022 pleco of the hobby, a member of the large sailfin (Pterygoplichthys) group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA broad, armoured body and large suckermouth, dark brown to near-black and covered in a dense scatter of golden-yellow spots, topped by a tall, impressive sailfin dorsal. Juveniles are especially vivid; the pattern softens a little with age. 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Like other large sailfin plecos, it is a cave- and burrow-spawner in the wild, digging tunnels in riverbanks that cannot be replicated in a tank; captive breeding is essentially limited to commercial ponds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePterygoplichthys joselimaianus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGoldspot Pleco (L001 \/ L022)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAraguaia–Tocantins basin, Brazil, South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–35 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (territorial to other plecos)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e375 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (algae, wood, vegetables, some protein)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–19 dGH (soft to medium-hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge, well-filtered aquariums with driftwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMostly (may rasp or dislodge soft plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobust, peaceful medium-to-large fish such as larger tetras and barbs, rainbowfish, peaceful cichlids (severums, geophagus), gouramis and larger livebearers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther plecos and territorial bottom-dwellers it will squabble with, very small delicate fish, and aggressive fish that will harass it. 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Driftwood, rockwork, caves and clean, oxygen-rich water recreate this home and keep them content.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA flattened, armoured catfish with a broad sucker-mouth, mottled brown to near-black colouring (albino and other forms also exist) and a low-slung, bony-plated body. Mature males wear a bushy array of fleshy snout tentacles, while females have a plain or only lightly bristled snout, making the sexes easy to tell apart. Good diet and clean water keep the colour rich and the fins broad.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament is peaceful and retiring. Bristlenose mind their own business, grazing surfaces and hiding among wood, and mix well with almost all community fish from tetras and rainbowfish to peaceful cichlids. Males can squabble over prime caves, so provide several retreats when keeping a mixed group. With enough wood and hiding spots, a group settles happily.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA herbivore that grazes algae and rasps biofilm and wood, but it should not rely on tank algae alone. Offer sinking algae wafers and quality vegetable-based pellets, plus blanched vegetables such as zucchini, cucumber and pumpkin. A piece of driftwood is important for rasping and digestion. Add occasional protein sparingly, as the diet should be mostly plant-based.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum aquarium of around 75 L, with 100 L or larger better for a group. Keep temperature at 23–27 °C, pH 6.5–7.5 and GH soft to neutral, around 2–15. Include plenty of driftwood and multiple caves, maintain clean, well-oxygenated water with regular changes, and ensure good flow. They are peaceful and generally plant safe, though they may rasp very soft-leaved plants; sturdy plants are untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeding is easy and rewarding, which makes a mixed group ideal. A male claims a cave, entices a female to lay inside, then guards and fans the eggs himself until the fry emerge and cling to surfaces. The fry take crushed vegetable foods and biofilm readily. Give each male a cave and condition the group well, and spawnings follow with little intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAncistrus sp. 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Bought small it looks manageable, but plan for its full adult size.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePterygoplichthys gibbiceps comes from the rivers and flooded forests of the Amazon and Orinoco basins in South America. It lives among submerged wood and root tangles in warm, well-oxygenated water, rasping algae, biofilm and detritus from surfaces and driftwood, which forms an important part of its diet and digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA large, armour-plated suckermouth catfish patterned in bold dark spots and reticulations over a tan-to-brown body. The standout feature is the tall, sail-like dorsal fin that gives the species its name, held erect when the fish is relaxed. Adults are heavy-bodied and powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful towards other fish, but it can be territorial with other large plecos or bottom-dwellers, so give it space and its own hiding spots. Its size means small tankmates are safe from being eaten, but a big adult can accidentally jostle delicate fish. It suits robust, medium-to-large community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrimarily a herbivore that also takes some protein. Offer algae wafers and quality sinking pellets as a staple, plus plenty of fresh vegetables such as zucchini, cucumber and spinach. Provide driftwood to rasp, which aids digestion, and include occasional frozen bloodworm or brine shrimp. 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Driftwood, some water movement and good oxygenation recreate its home and keep it content.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA stocky, flattened catfish clad in bony armour, in soft cream to pale peach with characteristic pink-red eyes. Mature males grow the showy branched bristles across the snout that give the fish its name; females and youngsters have far shorter bristles confined to the snout edge. The sucker mouth is built for grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament is wholly peaceful towards other species, making it one of the safest catfish for a community. Males can be territorial with one another over caves, so give each a hollow of its own. It mixes happily with tetras, barbs, rainbowfish, livebearers, gouramis and peaceful cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA herbivore at heart. The bulk of the diet should be algae wafers, spirulina and blanched vegetables such as zucchini, cucumber and pumpkin, plus a constant supply of driftwood to rasp, which aids digestion. Occasional sinking foods and the odd bit of frozen fare round things out. Feed after lights-out when it is most active.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 75 L, with 100 L or larger better for a mature male with tank mates. Keep the temperature at 23–27 °C, pH 6.5–7.5 and hardness soft to moderately hard. Bristlenose need clean, well-oxygenated water, driftwood and caves for shelter. They are hardy and forgiving, which makes them ideal for beginners, and they are generally plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne of the easiest catfish to breed. A well-fed pair given a snug cave will often spawn readily; the male guards the orange egg cluster and fans the fry, which cling to the glass and wood before foraging on their own. No special intervention is needed beyond good food and clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAncistrus sp. 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Driftwood, rockwork, caves and clean, oxygen-rich water recreate this home and keep them content.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA flattened, armoured catfish with a broad sucker-mouth, mottled brown to near-black colouring (albino and other forms also exist) and a low-slung, bony-plated body. Females have a smooth or only lightly bristled snout, in contrast to the showy antler-like tentacles of mature males. Good diet and clean water keep the colour rich and the fins broad.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament is peaceful and retiring. Bristlenose mind their own business, grazing surfaces and hiding among wood, and mix well with almost all community fish from tetras and rainbowfish to peaceful cichlids. Males can be territorial with other male bristlenose over prime caves, but females are especially easygoing. Provide enough wood and hiding spots and squabbles are rare.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA herbivore that grazes algae and rasps biofilm and wood, but it should not rely on tank algae alone. Offer sinking algae wafers and quality vegetable-based pellets, plus blanched vegetables such as zucchini, cucumber and pumpkin. A piece of driftwood is important for rasping and digestion. Add occasional protein sparingly, as the diet should be mostly plant-based.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum aquarium of around 75 L, with 100 L or larger better long term. Keep temperature at 23–27 °C, pH 6.5–7.5 and GH soft to neutral, around 2–15. Include driftwood and caves, maintain clean, well-oxygenated water with regular changes, and ensure good flow. It is peaceful and generally plant safe, though it may rasp very soft-leaved plants; sturdy plants are untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeding is easy and rewarding. A male claims a cave, entices a female to lay, then guards and fans the eggs himself until the fry emerge and cling to surfaces. The fry take crushed vegetable foods and biofilm readily. As a female, this fish supplies the eggs; pair her with a good cave-holding male to produce broods with little intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAncistrus sp. 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'Common'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Longfin Albino Common Bristlenose pairs the hobby's hardest-working algae grazer with flowing fins and a soft peach-and-cream albino body. A peaceful, bombproof catfish that reaches around 12–15 cm, it earns its keep cleaning the tank while looking a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e catfish live in the flowing, oxygen-rich rivers and streams of South America, where they cling to submerged timber and rocks and rasp at the biofilm and algae that coat them. Driftwood is a genuine dietary need, not just décor — these fish digest the fibres and the wood also harbours the algae and microbes they graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis variety shows the pinkish-cream body and pale pink eyes of the albino form, dressed in long, trailing dorsal, pectoral and tail fins. Mature males grow a bush of fleshy tentacles (bristles) across the snout; females stay smoother-faced. A flattened, armour-plated body and rasping sucker-mouth complete the classic bristlenose look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most peaceful fish in the hobby. Bristlenose spend their days grazing surfaces and hiding in caves and rarely bother tankmates. Males can be territorial toward other male bristlenose over a favoured cave, so provide a retreat each if you keep several. The trailing fins of the longfin form are delicate, so avoid boisterous fin-nippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA herbivore that needs a plant-heavy diet: sinking algae wafers, spirulina, blanched vegetables such as zucchini, cucumber and pumpkin, plus a permanent piece of driftwood to rasp. A little protein (the occasional bloodworm) is fine but should be a minor part of the diet. Well-fed adults keep glass and décor admirably clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and forgiving, but with a solid appetite comes a solid bioload — keep good filtration and do regular water changes. Provide driftwood, caves and shaded spots. The longfin form's flowing fins can be prone to damage in poor water or from nipping tankmates, so keep water clean and companions gentle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery easy — often breeds unbidden in a community tank. The male takes a cave, entices a female to lay inside, then guards and fans the orange eggs until the fry emerge and cling to the glass and wood. No special conditioning is needed beyond good food and clean water, making bristlenose a great first fish to breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAncistrus sp. 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Excellent, productive members of planted community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive cichlids that may bully or damage them, fin-nipping species that shred the longfin's fins, and other territorial plecos kept without enough caves. 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A medium-sized, slow-growing catfish reaching around 12–15 cm, it is beautiful, comparatively hardy for the group, but genuinely demanding on water quality, warmth and flow — and generally kept by dedicated pleco enthusiasts rather than absolute beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHypancistrus L236 originates from the fast, warm, oxygen-rich rapids of the Rio Xingu in Brazil, among rock crevices and boulder fields. These clear waters are warm and soft with strong current, and the fish wedges itself into narrow rocky gaps for shelter and to ambush small prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stocky, flattened catfish covered in a striking pattern of fine white to yellow vermiculations and lines over a dark chocolate-to-black base — the exact pattern is unique to each fish, and selectively bred \"Super White\" and \"Super Yellow\" lines command premium prices. Mature males develop longer odontodes on the pectoral fins and behind the gills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful toward other species but territorial with its own kind and other cave-dwellers, so provide plenty of individual caves and crevices. It suits calm community tanks and will not trouble mid- or upper-water fish, but is best not crowded with competing bottom-dwellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike wood-grazing plecos, L236 is a carnivore. Feed protein-rich sinking foods — quality carnivore pellets and sinking wafers — plus frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and similar meaty foods. Avoid a heavily vegetable diet; some algae grazing is natural but protein should dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide an aquarium of at least 150 litres with strong flow, very high oxygenation and a network of rock and caves. 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A neat, streamlined pleco with a broad head and rasping sucker mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA peaceful fish towards midwater tankmates, the L333 keeps to the bottom and rarely bothers anyone. It can, however, be territorial towards other plecos and bottom-dwellers, especially over a favoured cave, so give each pleco its own retreat and plenty of broken sightlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite its rasping mouth, the L333 is not a wood-eater or an algae specialist — \u003cem\u003eHypancistrus\u003c\/em\u003e are essentially carnivores. Offer meaty sinking foods: quality carnivore pellets and wafers, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia and the occasional morsel of prawn or mussel. 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Excellent in soft-water community and South American biotope tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther plecos or bottom-dwellers kept without enough caves and space, and very aggressive or fin-nipping species. Avoid hard, alkaline setups and warm-water tankmates that dislike strong flow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232802390307,"sku":"AA2443-S","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232802423075,"sku":"AA2443","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232802455843,"sku":"AA2443-L","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"l340-pleco-leporacanthicus-cf-galaxias","title":"L340 Mega Clown Pleco | Hypancistrus sp. 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Individually variable, and among the prettiest of the smaller L-numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and hardy, and ignored by most tankmates. Males can be mildly territorial with other male plecos, but disputes are easily defused by providing ample caves and hiding places. Very small shrimp fry may occasionally be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore at heart — offer meaty, insect-larvae-based foods such as bloodworms, tubifex and daphnia, alongside quality sinking carnivore pellets and wafers. It will take some blanched vegetables (courgette, pea, spinach) but it is neither an effective algae-eater nor a wood-eater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide warm, soft, clean, well-oxygenated water with brisk flow, plenty of caves, driftwood and rockwork. 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A peaceful, hard-working algae-grazer, it is a superb centrepiece for a big tank only — this fish can reach 40-45cm, so give it serious room before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePterygoplichthys gibbiceps is native to the Amazon and Orinoco basins of South America, where it lives among submerged wood and leaf litter in slow to moderately flowing rivers, rasping algae and biofilm from surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large, armoured suckermouth catfish patterned in a dense leopard-spot mesh of dark markings over a tan base. Its most striking feature is the tall, spotted sailfin dorsal it raises when alert. A truly impressive adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful toward other fish, though it can be mildly territorial with other bottom-dwellers and plecos over favoured spots. It ignores mid- and upper-water tankmates. The main compatibility issue is simply its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA herbivore-leaning omnivore. Provide algae wafers, spirulina, blanched vegetables such as zucchini and cucumber, and driftwood to rasp, with occasional sinking meaty foods. It needs real vegetable matter to thrive, not just leftovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeeds a very large tank with strong filtration, high oxygen and driftwood — it is a heavy waste producer that demands good water changes. Provide soft to neutral, well-oxygenated water. Undemanding in terms of water chemistry, but the space and filtration required make it a serious commitment despite being beginner-friendly to feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cave and burrow spawner in the wild, digging tunnels in riverbanks. It is essentially not bred in home aquaria and is farmed commercially in ponds, so aquarium breeding should not be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePterygoplichthys gibbiceps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSailfin \/ Leopard Pleco (L083\/L165)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon and Orinoco basins, South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-45cm (up to 50cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-20 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (mildly territorial with other plecos)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner (but needs a very large tank)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 litres+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbivore-leaning omnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23-28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5-7.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-20 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge tanks; big cichlid and community setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMostly — may dislodge plants and rasp soft leaves as it grows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarger peaceful and semi-aggressive community fish, big cichlids, large barbs, rainbowfish and other robust tankmates that share its space needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall, delicate fish in cramped tanks, and other large plecos in tanks without enough space and hiding spots to avoid squabbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize options reflect the sizes we stock; any shown as sold out will return as we restock. 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Broad head, rasping sucker mouth and neat, compact fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA peaceful fish towards midwater tankmates, the L333 keeps to the bottom and rarely bothers anyone. It can, however, be territorial towards other plecos and bottom-dwellers, especially over a favoured cave, so give each pleco its own retreat and plenty of broken sightlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite its rasping mouth, the L333 is not a wood-eater or an algae specialist — \u003cem\u003eHypancistrus\u003c\/em\u003e are essentially carnivores. Offer meaty sinking foods: quality carnivore pellets and wafers, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia and the occasional morsel of prawn or mussel. A little vegetable matter is fine but should not be the mainstay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive the L333 warm, soft, spotlessly clean and highly oxygenated water with brisk flow from a powerhead or spray bar. Provide caves, driftwood and rockwork for security. It is hardy by \u003cem\u003eHypancistrus\u003c\/em\u003e standards but intolerant of poor water quality, so keep on top of maintenance and filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCave-spawning and achievable in the home aquarium. A well-conditioned pair will spawn inside a tight pleco cave, where the male fans and guards the clutch until the fry become free-swimming. Soft, warm water, strong flow and a good conditioning diet trigger breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHypancistrus sp. 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Excellent in soft-water community and South American biotope tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther plecos or bottom-dwellers kept without enough caves and space, and very aggressive or fin-nipping species. Avoid hard, alkaline setups and warm-water tankmates that dislike strong flow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232803045667,"sku":"AA2380-S","price":89.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232803078435,"sku":"AA2380","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232803111203,"sku":"AA2380-L","price":109.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"l397-pleco-panaqolus-sp-l397","title":"L397 Pleco | Panaqolus sp. L397","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe L397 (Alenquer Tiger) is a small, wood-eating \u003cem\u003ePanaqolus\u003c\/em\u003e banded in caramel and black. Give it plenty of driftwood to rasp and it is a hardy, characterful fancy pleco that stays a tidy 10–12 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe L397 comes from the Rio Amazonas near Alenquer in Brazil, living among sunken driftwood and leaf litter in warm, soft, well-oxygenated water with moderate flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm caramel-to-tan body crossed by dark tiger bands that fade and shift with mood and age. A slim, wood-loving pleco with a rasping mouth built for grazing timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and retiring, spending its day rasping on wood and hiding among timber. Males can be mildly territorial with other wood-eating plecos over a favourite log, so provide plenty of driftwood and caves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA true wood-eating \u003cem\u003ePanaqolus\u003c\/em\u003e: its rasping, spoon-shaped teeth strip biofilm from driftwood, and some wood must always be present in the tank. Supplement with vegetables (courgette, pea, spinach) and vegetable-based sinking wafers, plus occasional meaty foods. The digested wood also means plenty of mess — keep filtration strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide warm, soft, clean and well-oxygenated water with good flow and multiple pieces of driftwood for grazing and cover. Hardy once settled, but wood is non-negotiable for long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cave-spawner. Conditioned pairs spawn in tight tubes or caves, the male guarding and fanning the eggs until the fry emerge. A wood-rich, soft, warm tank encourages breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanaqolus sp. 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Ideal in a soft-water, wood-rich planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAggressive or boisterous tankmates, and other wood-eating plecos kept without enough driftwood and caves. Avoid hard, alkaline setups and tanks with no wood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232803143971,"sku":"AA2379-S","price":105.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232803176739,"sku":"AA2379","price":119.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232803209507,"sku":"AA2379-L","price":140.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"l600-cactus-pleco-pseudacanthicus-sp-l600","title":"L600 Cactus Pleco | Pseudacanthicus sp. L600","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe L600 Leopard Cactus Pleco is a spiny, red-finned showpiece and a serious commitment — bold, carnivorous, territorial, and reaching a substantial 30–35 cm. This is a statement L-number for the dedicated big-tank keeper, not a community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe L600 comes from the warm, fast-flowing and rocky Rio Tocantins in Brazil, where powerful \u003cem\u003ePseudacanthicus\u003c\/em\u003e shelter among boulders in clean, highly oxygenated water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA muscular, armour-plated pleco covered in sharp spiny odontodes, patterned with dark leopard spotting over a grey body and finished with striking red-edged fins. Genuinely imposing at full size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTerritorial and, as it matures, often boisterous and aggressive — especially towards other plecos and any fish of similar shape. It can coexist with robust, non-bottom-dwelling tankmates given ample space, but expect it to defend its patch vigorously. Best kept as the only large pleco in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore. Offer meaty foods such as prawn, mussel, chopped fish, bloodworms and quality carnivore pellets and wafers, with some vegetable matter to balance the diet. A big, messy eater that demands powerful filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeeds a very large tank with clean, warm, highly oxygenated water and strong flow, plus large caves and rockwork for territory. A long-lived, long-term commitment — plan filtration and tank size for an adult of 30–35 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cave-spawner, though rarely bred at home given its size. Pairs spawn in large caves where the male guards the eggs; commercial breeding uses spacious, high-flow systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePseudacanthicus sp. 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This calico form shows a mottled mix of red, cream and grey that varies from fish to fish. Adults reach roughly 10–15 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and unobtrusive, grazing surfaces and sheltering in caves. Males can be territorial towards other bottom-dwellers over a favoured cave, so provide a retreat for each. Excellent in almost any peaceful community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA herbivore that grazes algae and biofilm but needs supplementary feeding. Offer algae wafers and vegetable-based sinking foods as a staple, plus fresh vegetables such as courgette, cucumber and blanched spinach. Provide driftwood, as rasping on wood aids its digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy and hardy, ideal for beginners. Provide driftwood, caves and some water movement, and keep the water clean and well-oxygenated. 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Given the room it needs, it is a long-lived, hardy and impressive occupant that can live 15 to 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species comes from the Amazon and Orinoco basins of South America, living among submerged wood and rocks in warm, flowing rivers where it rasps algae and biofilm from hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe albino form is a pale cream to golden-yellow, patterned with darker spots and blotches and lit by pinkish eyes. Its standout feature is the huge, high dorsal fin that gives the species its name, held erect like a sail when the fish is content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful toward unrelated tankmates and an excellent community fish for large aquaria. It can, however, be territorial toward other plecos and bottom-dwellers, so give each one its own space and caves. 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Fine with most fish it cannot fit in its mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther plecos in cramped quarters, and very small or delicate plants it may uproot. 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Bogwood, rock, gentle current and good oxygenation recreate the natural home of this aquarium-bred strain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA flattened, armoured catfish with a broad sucker mouth; this albino female is creamy-white to pale gold with pink eyes and only short bristles around the snout, where the male grows a prominent 'beard'. Well fed and settled, she is a robust, characterful fish that spends the day grazing surfaces and wood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament is peaceful toward other species, though males can be territorial with each other over caves. A female mixes calmly with virtually any community and simply gets on with grazing. Provide a cave or two and she will happily coexist with tank mates from tetras to larger cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eChiefly a herbivore. Offer sinking algae wafers and quality vegetable-based foods, plus fresh vegetables such as zucchini, cucumber and blanched spinach, and always provide driftwood to rasp. A little protein from sinking pellets or the occasional frozen food rounds out the diet. Feed after lights-out to suit her nocturnal habit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum aquarium of around 75 L, with 100 L or larger recommended. Keep temperature at 23–27 °C, pH 6.5–7.5 and GH soft to medium, around 5–20. Provide driftwood, caves and good oxygenation, and keep water clean, as she is a hearty eater and waste producer. Hardy and forgiving, she is an ideal beginner catfish, peaceful and generally plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBristlenose breed readily. The male claims a cave, entices a female to lay, then guards and fans the eggs alone until the fry hatch and cling to surfaces feeding on biofilm. Simply provide caves, good food and clean water and a compatible pair will usually spawn without any special intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAncistrus sp. 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Driftwood, rockwork, caves and clean, oxygen-rich water recreate this home and keep them content.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA flattened, armoured catfish with a broad sucker-mouth, mottled brown to near-black colouring (albino and other forms also exist) and a low-slung, bony-plated body. Mature males develop a striking array of fleshy tentacles across the snout, far bushier than the plain snout of females. Good diet and clean water keep the colour rich, the fins broad and the bristles well developed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament is peaceful and retiring. Bristlenose mind their own business, grazing surfaces and hiding among wood, and mix well with almost all community fish from tetras and rainbowfish to peaceful cichlids. Males can be territorial with other male bristlenose over prime caves, so give each male his own retreat if keeping several. With enough wood and hiding spots, squabbles are minor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA herbivore that grazes algae and rasps biofilm and wood, but it should not rely on tank algae alone. Offer sinking algae wafers and quality vegetable-based pellets, plus blanched vegetables such as zucchini, cucumber and pumpkin. A piece of driftwood is important for rasping and digestion. Add occasional protein sparingly, as the diet should be mostly plant-based.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum aquarium of around 75 L, with 100 L or larger better long term. Keep temperature at 23–27 °C, pH 6.5–7.5 and GH soft to neutral, around 2–15. Include driftwood and caves, maintain clean, well-oxygenated water with regular changes, and ensure good flow. It is peaceful and generally plant safe, though it may rasp very soft-leaved plants; sturdy plants are untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeding is easy and rewarding, and the male does the parenting. He claims a cave, entices a female to lay inside, then guards and fans the eggs himself until the fry emerge and cling to surfaces. The fry take crushed vegetable foods and biofilm readily. A settled male with a suitable cave will spawn repeatedly with little intervention from the keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAncistrus sp. 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Peaceful, hardy and a tireless algae grazer, it reaches around 12–15 cm and suits almost any community — one of the best clean-up crew members in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e catfish live in the flowing, oxygen-rich rivers and streams of South America, where they cling to submerged timber and rocks and rasp at the biofilm and algae that coat them. Driftwood is a genuine dietary need, not just décor — these fish digest the fibres and the wood also harbours the algae and microbes they graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mottled brown-to-charcoal body flecked with paler spots, carried on long, trailing fins that set the standard form apart. Mature males sport a bush of fleshy bristles across the snout; females are smoother-faced. Flattened, armour-plated and fitted with a rasping sucker-mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most peaceful fish in the hobby. Bristlenose spend their days grazing surfaces and hiding in caves and rarely bother tankmates. Males can be territorial toward other male bristlenose over a favoured cave, so provide a retreat each if you keep several. The trailing fins of the longfin form are delicate, so avoid boisterous fin-nippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA herbivore that needs a plant-heavy diet: sinking algae wafers, spirulina, blanched vegetables such as zucchini, cucumber and pumpkin, plus a permanent piece of driftwood to rasp. A little protein (the occasional bloodworm) is fine but should be a minor part of the diet. Well-fed adults keep glass and décor admirably clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and forgiving, but with a solid appetite comes a solid bioload — keep good filtration and do regular water changes. Provide driftwood, caves and shaded spots. The longfin form's flowing fins can be prone to damage in poor water or from nipping tankmates, so keep water clean and companions gentle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery easy — often breeds unbidden in a community tank. The male takes a cave, entices a female to lay inside, then guards and fans the orange eggs until the fry emerge and cling to the glass and wood. No special conditioning is needed beyond good food and clean water, making bristlenose a great first fish to breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAncistrus sp. 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Excellent, productive members of planted community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive cichlids that may bully or damage them, fin-nipping species that shred the longfin's fins, and other territorial plecos kept without enough caves. 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Reaching around 13 cm, it is a peaceful, characterful algae-grazer that makes a wonderful, active addition to a mature, well-decorated aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis species comes from the fast-flowing, clear and blackwater rivers of the Orinoco basin in Venezuela and Colombia, including the Atabapo and Ventuari systems. It lives among submerged wood and rock in warm, soft, well-oxygenated water with brisk current, grazing biofilm and algae from hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA flattened, disc-like body carrying a bold pattern of dark chocolate and pale cream bands or reticulations that give a \"butterfly\" look. Remarkably, the fish can rapidly lighten or darken its pattern to match its mood and surroundings, so its appearance shifts through the day. Males develop more pronounced odontodes (bristly cheek and fin spines) than females.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful toward other species but mildly territorial with its own kind and other bottom-dwellers, so provide enough wood and rock caves that each fish can claim a spot. It suits calm community and biotope tanks and will not bother mid- or upper-water tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimarily a grazer of algae and aufwuchs (biofilm) rather than a true wood-eater. Offer quality algae wafers, spirulina and vegetable-based sinking foods and blanched vegetables such as zucchini and cucumber as the staple, with the occasional meaty treat like frozen bloodworm. Plenty of driftwood provides grazing surfaces and helps digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it a mature aquarium of at least 150 litres with strong flow, high oxygenation and plenty of driftwood, rock and caves for shade and grazing. It needs warm, soft to neutral, very clean water — this species is sensitive to poor water quality and low oxygen, so stay on top of filtration and water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cave-spawner that has been bred in aquaria but is not common. The male selects and guards a cave, the female deposits eggs inside, and the male tends the clutch and fry. 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Males grow the characteristic bush of snout bristles; females stay smoother-faced. Flattened, armour-plated body with a rasping sucker-mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most peaceful fish in the hobby. Bristlenose spend their days grazing surfaces and hiding in caves and rarely bother tankmates. Males can be territorial toward other male bristlenose over a favoured cave, so provide a retreat each if you keep several. The trailing fins of the longfin form are delicate, so avoid boisterous fin-nippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA herbivore that needs a plant-heavy diet: sinking algae wafers, spirulina, blanched vegetables such as zucchini, cucumber and pumpkin, plus a permanent piece of driftwood to rasp. A little protein (the occasional bloodworm) is fine but should be a minor part of the diet. Well-fed adults keep glass and décor admirably clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and forgiving, but with a solid appetite comes a solid bioload — keep good filtration and do regular water changes. Provide driftwood, caves and shaded spots. The longfin form's flowing fins can be prone to damage in poor water or from nipping tankmates, so keep water clean and companions gentle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery easy — often breeds unbidden in a community tank. The male takes a cave, entices a female to lay inside, then guards and fans the orange eggs until the fry emerge and cling to the glass and wood. No special conditioning is needed beyond good food and clean water, making bristlenose a great first fish to breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAncistrus sp. 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Excellent, productive members of planted community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive cichlids that may bully or damage them, fin-nipping species that shred the longfin's fins, and other territorial plecos kept without enough caves. 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Marked with warm brown and cream stripes, it is a peaceful, hardy wood-grazer and a wonderful clean-up crew member — provided you give it what it truly needs: driftwood to rasp on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClown plecos come from the fast, wood-choked streams and river margins of the Orinoco and Apure basins in Venezuela and Colombia. They spend their days wedged among submerged branches and leaf litter in warm, soft to neutral, well-oxygenated water, rasping at the biofilm and softened wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact, sturdy loricariid with a broad head and a body patterned in alternating bands of chocolate-brown and buff-cream, sometimes with a reddish or yellow cast. The banding varies between individuals and can fade or sharpen with mood and water conditions. Mature males develop bristly odontodes on the pectoral fins and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and shy, spending much of the day hidden. Males can be territorial toward other clown plecos and cave-dwellers, so give each fish its own wood and cave. It is completely safe with community fish and ignores mid- and upper-water tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA specialised wood-eater (xylivore): driftwood is essential to its diet and digestion, not just decoration, so always provide at least one good piece of aquarium-safe wood. Supplement with quality algae wafers, spirulina and blanched vegetables such as zucchini, cucumber and peas, plus the occasional sinking meaty food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it an aquarium of at least 75 litres with plenty of driftwood, caves and hiding places, gentle to moderate flow and good oxygenation. It prefers warm, soft to neutral, clean water and appreciates a mature tank with some natural biofilm. Regular water changes keep it healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cave-spawner that can be bred in the home aquarium. The male claims and cleans a narrow cave, the female lays her eggs inside, and the male guards and fans the clutch and fry. Ample driftwood, soft warm water and slim caves improve the chances of success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanaqolus maccus (L168)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClown Pleco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrinoco and Apure basins, Venezuela and Colombia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9–10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–12 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (territorial with own kind)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXylivore\/herbivore (driftwood, algae, vegetables; occasional meaty foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity and planted aquariums with driftwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (rasps wood and algae, leaves healthy plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, danios, livebearers, dwarf cichlids, Corydoras and gouramis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther clown plecos or cave-dwellers competing for the same wood without enough hides, aggressive large cichlids, and boisterous fish that outcompete this shy grazer for food.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232804520227,"sku":"BA8434","price":99.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232804552995,"sku":"BA8434-M","price":109.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/L168_Clown_Pleco_7fe667f5-11ee-47cb-9f5d-c971b13f870b.jpg?v=1781699134"},{"product_id":"l397-tiger-pleco-panaqolus-sp-l397","title":"L397 Tiger Pleco | Panaqolus sp. 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Males can be mildly territorial with other wood-eating plecos over a favourite log, so provide plenty of driftwood and caves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA true wood-eating \u003cem\u003ePanaqolus\u003c\/em\u003e: its rasping, spoon-shaped teeth strip biofilm from driftwood, and some wood must always be present in the tank. Supplement with vegetables (courgette, pea, spinach) and vegetable-based sinking wafers, plus occasional meaty foods. The digested wood also means plenty of mess — keep filtration strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide warm, soft, clean and well-oxygenated water with good flow and multiple pieces of driftwood for grazing and cover. Hardy once settled, but wood is non-negotiable for long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cave-spawner. 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A streamlined \u003cem\u003eHypancistrus\u003c\/em\u003e with a broad head and rasping mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA peaceful fish towards midwater tankmates, the L333 keeps to the bottom and rarely bothers anyone. It can, however, be territorial towards other plecos and bottom-dwellers, especially over a favoured cave, so give each pleco its own retreat and plenty of broken sightlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite its rasping mouth, the L333 is not a wood-eater or an algae specialist — \u003cem\u003eHypancistrus\u003c\/em\u003e are essentially carnivores. Offer meaty sinking foods: quality carnivore pellets and wafers, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia and the occasional morsel of prawn or mussel. 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Excellent in soft-water community and South American biotope tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther plecos or bottom-dwellers kept without enough caves and space, and very aggressive or fin-nipping species. 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Males develop the signature bush of fleshy snout bristles; females stay smoother-faced. Flattened, armour-plated body and a rasping sucker-mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most peaceful fish in the hobby. Bristlenose spend their days grazing surfaces and hiding in caves and rarely bother tankmates. Males can be territorial toward other male bristlenose over a favoured cave, so provide a retreat each if you keep several. The trailing fins of the longfin form are delicate, so avoid boisterous fin-nippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA herbivore that needs a plant-heavy diet: sinking algae wafers, spirulina, blanched vegetables such as zucchini, cucumber and pumpkin, plus a permanent piece of driftwood to rasp. A little protein (the occasional bloodworm) is fine but should be a minor part of the diet. 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Excellent, productive members of planted community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive cichlids that may bully or damage them, fin-nipping species that shred the longfin's fins, and other territorial plecos kept without enough caves. 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Growing to around 25cm, it's a predatory, highly prized L-number catfish for oddball and South American biotope tanks. Note: this fish is unrelated to the similarly numbered L340 Mega Clown Pleco (Hypancistrus sp.) also stocked in store — they are different species from different genera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFound in fast-flowing river basins of Brazil, including tributaries of the Amazon and Tocantins, where it lives among rocks and rapids in highly oxygenated, well-flowing water. This strong-current habitat should be replicated as closely as possible in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA robust, dark chocolate-brown to near-black body scattered with bold golden-yellow spots, giving it a galaxy-like appearance. The head is covered in enlarged, spiny odontodes (hence \"spinyhead\"), and unlike most algae-grazing plecos it has an upturned, predatory mouth adapted for hunting rather than rasping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful towards fish occupying the upper and middle water column, but strongly territorial towards other bottom-dwellers and especially other plecos, particularly those with similar colouring. Best kept as a single specimen per tank unless the aquarium is very large with abundant broken sightlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that leans carnivorous, unusual for a pleco. It readily accepts sinking pellets alongside meaty foods such as prawn, mussel, bloodworm, and earthworm, and is notable for actively hunting and eating snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeeds a spacious tank with strong water flow and high oxygenation to mimic its rapids habitat, along with a sandy substrate and plenty of driftwood or rock caves for shelter. Water should be kept soft, slightly acidic, and stable, with excellent filtration to manage its heavy waste output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOccasional breeding successes have been reported in the hobby, though detailed accounts are scarce. In the wild it is believed to spawn in deep rock holes during the wet season, and captive attempts typically rely on strong flow, soft acidic water, and tight cave spaces to trigger conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeporacanthicus cf. galaxias\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL340 Spinyhead Pleco (Galaxy\/Vampire Pleco)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon and Tocantins River Basins, Brazil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-15 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-Aggressive (territorial towards other plecos)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240L (120x45x45cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350L+ with strong flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6-7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0-10 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOddball and South American river-biotope tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarger, robust South American fish that occupy the middle and upper water column, such as bigger tetras, larger cichlids, and other non-Loricariid catfish that won't compete for bottom territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther plecos or bottom-dwelling catfish, especially similarly patterned species, snails (which it will hunt and eat), and very small fish that may be seen as prey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55411436618019,"sku":"AA5700-S","price":430.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55411436650787,"sku":"AA5700-M","price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55411436683555,"sku":"AA5700-L","price":570.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large (15-25cm)","offer_id":55411436716323,"sku":"AA5700-XL","price":655.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/l340-pleco-leporacanthicus-cf-galaxias-3002856-600.jpg?v=1785804685"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/collections\/Albino_Common_Bristlenose_7-10cm_Female_adb6b193-ac88-442d-b6a3-f6af5b027ba0.jpg?v=1788252793","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/collections\/plecos.oembed","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}