How to keep it properly
Prioritise driftwood, oxygen-rich flow, and strong filtration. Bristlenoses are hardy but messy and need planned maintenance.
Fish profile
Bristlenose Pleco
A manageable pleco for community aquariums that still requires wood, vegetable matter, and real floor space.
Cleanup crewPlecoCommunityWood
What to feed and how to condition
Algae wafers, courgette, cucumber, repashy gel, spinach, and occasional protein.
Where it fits
Community-safe with most peaceful fish, larger shrimp, and robust planted tanks.
What breeding really asks of you
Cave spawner that breeds readily when pairs are conditioned and given secure tubes.
Related species
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CHARACIN
Neon Tetra
A classic shoaling tetra that looks best in dark, planted layouts with gentle flow and stable water.
FishBeginnerPeaceful schooling fish
- Tank
- 60 L+
- Temp
- 22-26 C
- pH
- 6.0-7.2
- School
- 10+
CHARACIN
Cardinal Tetra
A more heat-loving and demanding Amazon tetra with saturated colour and a strong preference for soft water.
FishIntermediatePeaceful schooling fish
- Tank
- 90 L+
- Temp
- 24-28 C
- pH
- 4.8-6.8
- School
- 12+
CYPRINID
Harlequin Rasbora
A dependable Southeast Asian shoaler that suits planted community aquariums and mixed nano displays.
FishBeginnerCalm schooling fish
- Tank
- 70 L+
- Temp
- 23-27 C
- pH
- 6.0-7.5
- School
- 8+