Blue Eyed Lemon Bristlenose Pleco | Ancistrus sp. L144a

The Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) is a peaceful and nocturnal species that is perfect for any aquarium! This member of the Loricariidae family adapts easily to most environments and makes a great addition to any tank with driftwood, rockwork, and other places to hide during the day. Best of all, this hardy fish grows up to just 4-5 inches in size which means it requires less space than other plecos.

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Bristlenose plecos are omnivores and will thrive in any tank that is well fitted for them. Enjoy plenty of algae eating with this peaceful pleco, as they consume large amounts of it without bothering your aquatic plants. Plus, you can rest assured that the Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose Pleco is easy to breed, making it an especially popular choice among aquarium hobbyists.

Are you looking for a sustainable and undemanding addition to your freshwater aquascape? Then consider the Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose Pleco! With its gorgeous blue eyes and energetically bushy nose flags, these suckermouth catfishes make a beautiful yet hardy addition to any aquarium – perfect for the novice or experienced hobbyist alike.

The scientific name for the Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose Pleco is Ancistrus sp. L144a.

We feed our Bristlnose Plecos a large variety of foods including finely ground Northfin flake foods, small Northfin pellets (veggie, community and bug pro), frozen foods, live baby brine shrimp and occasionally blackworms.

Our Tank Parameters

• Ph: 7.2 to 7.5
• Gh: 8 to 16
• Kh:  4 to 7
• TDS: 180 to 250
• Temp: 70 to 74

Tank Recommendations

• Leaves: Indian Almond or Guava
• Wood: Malaysian or Mopani
• Cones: Alder Cones