Bristle-nosed Catfish - Ancistrus
| Common Name | Bristle-nosed Catfish |
| Scientific Name | Ancistrus |
| Max Size | 12.5cm |
| Lifespan | unknown |
| Origin | South America |
| Tank Setup | Planted tank, with bogwood refuges. |
| Tank Level | Bottom |
| Min Tank Size | 76 litre |
| Compatibility | Community, may be territorial with other Ancistrus catfish. |
| Temperature | 70-79°F |
| Water chemistry | Fairly soft, slightly acidic to slightly alkaline (pH 6.5-7.5), but this is not critical as this fish is very hardy and adaptable |
| Feeding | One of the best algae eaters, in addition to algae wafers, zucchini, cucumber, blanched lettuce, and cory tablets and they need wood fibre in the diet, so there has to be a piece of wood in the tank somewhere for them to gnaw on |
| Sexing | Males have the cheek 'bristles' which gives this genus its common name |
| Breeding | Will often spawn in the community tank. The male will guard the eggs. |
