Ancistrus sp. · Easy care · 25 gallon minimum
The albino form of the bristlenose — same compact, algae-grazing, driftwood-loving fish in pale gold.
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A bristlenose pleco (albino) (Ancistrus sp.) reaches about 5.0 inches as an adult. Plan tank size and tank mates around the adult size, not the small fish you buy at the store.
Give a bristlenose pleco (albino) a minimum of 25 gallons, with water at 73–81°F and a pH of 6.5–7.5. As a easy-care, herbivore species, a stable, cycled tank with the right diet keeps them healthiest.
Pair a bristlenose pleco (albino) with peaceful species that share its temperature and pH range. Compatible options include:
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