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A hardy algae-grazer, it suits almost any peaceful community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 10–12 cm (4–5 in); males slightly larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 5–10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e South America; aquarium strain is captive-bred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Fast, oxygen-rich streams with wood and rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Omnivorous, mainly herbivorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Algae wafers, courgette, cucumber, spinach, sinking pellets, occasional bloodworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Feed nightly after lights out; always provide driftwood to rasp; remove uneaten vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Tetras, rasboras, corydoras, livebearers, dwarf cichlids, gouramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Large aggressive cichlids, goldfish, fish that harass bottom dwellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Males defend caves against other males; otherwise ignores tank mates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Needs vegetable food, bogwood, caves and clean, oxygenated water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft to moderately hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 21–26°C (70–79°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 2–15 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 60 litres for one or a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae alone will not sustain it, so feed vegetables and wafers regularly and include bogwood, which aids digestion. Cave spawner: the male guards eggs and fry, and pairs breed readily in mature tanks. Males develop prominent head bristles and pectoral odontodes; females carry few or none. Mostly nocturnal and unbothered by dim light. 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A suckermouth grazer from the Amazon basin, it scrapes algae from every surface. 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Fish sold under this name are usually Pterygoplichthys pardalis rather than true Hypostomus. It is nocturnal, needs a driftwood cave, produces huge amounts of waste and will bulldoze plants and decor. Given the space, it becomes a hardy, characterful centrepiece that can live for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64680668365177,"sku":"STF-PLECO-ALB-COMMON","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-PLECO-ALB-COMMON.png?v=1790096925"},{"product_id":"long-fin-super-red-bristlenose-pleco-ancistrus","title":"Long Fin Super Red Bristlenose Pleco Ancistrus","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Long Fin Super Red Bristlenose Pleco is a vivid orange-red bristlenose with dramatic veil fins that trail behind it as it grazes. It is a selectively bred form of the common South American Ancistrus, keeping all of that species' hardiness and algae-clearing appetite. 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Sexing is easy once mature: males grow prominent head bristles, females have few or none. Like all bristlenoses it is a cave spawner, with the male guarding eggs and fry, and pairs often breed unprompted. Give it bogwood to rasp, a mature tank and gentle tank mates, and it will be a long-lived, hard-working centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"3cm","offer_id":64680670658937,"sku":"STF-PLECO-BN-LF-SUPER-RED-3cm","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5cm","offer_id":64680670691705,"sku":"STF-PLECO-BN-LF-SUPER-RED-5cm","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10cm","offer_id":64680670724473,"sku":"STF-PLECO-BN-LF-SUPER-RED-10cm","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-PLECO-BN-LF-SUPER-RED.png?v=1790096971"},{"product_id":"long-fin-bristlenose-pleco-ancistrus","title":"Long Fin Bristlenose Pleco Ancistrus","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Long Fin Bristlenose Pleco is a line-bred form of the common bristlenose catfish with flowing, veil-like fins and the bushy snout tentacles that give males their name. A tank-bred fish descended from South American Ancistrus, it grazes algae and biofilm all day and stays compact. 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These are cave spawners: a mature male will guard eggs and fry under a piece of wood or in a pleco cave, and breeding often happens without any help. Include bogwood, as the fish rasp lignin from it. 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It hides by day and grazes at night, so expect to see little of it under bright light. Males grow bristles on the pectoral fins and cheeks; pairs breed in narrow caves. A long-lived, undemanding little pleco that stays small.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64680672493945,"sku":"STF-PLECO-L104","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-PLECO-L104.png?v=1790096985"},{"product_id":"honeycomb-bristlenose-ancistrus-wabenmuster-3cm","title":"Honeycomb Bristlenose Ancistrus Wabenmuster 3cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Honeycomb Bristlenose, known in Germany as Ancistrus sp. Wabenmuster, is a bristlenose catfish with a dark body covered in a fine, pale honeycomb network that grows crisper with age. It originates from Brazil, though the exact locality is unrecorded, and tank-bred stock is now widely available. 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Algae alone will not sustain it, so feed vegetables and wafers regularly and include bogwood, which aids digestion. Cave spawner: the male guards eggs and fry, and pairs breed readily in mature tanks. Males develop head bristles and pectoral odontodes; females carry few. Mostly nocturnal, undemanding and a distinctive alternative to the common form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64680689271161,"sku":"STF-HONEY-BRISTLE","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-HONEY-BRISTLE.png?v=1790097342"},{"product_id":"l1-gold-dotted-pleco-pterygoplichthys-joselimaianus","title":"L1 Gold Dotted Pleco Pterygoplichthys Joselimaianus","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe L1 Gold Spot Pleco is a sailfin catfish covered in bright golden spots over a chocolate brown body, with a tall dorsal fin it raises when displaying. It comes from the Tocantins and Araguaia rivers of Brazil. A peaceful but large grazer, it suits keepers with a big tank and robust tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 30 cm (12 in) in aquaria; up to 40 cm wild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 10–15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Tocantins and Araguaia river basins, Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow rivers and flooded margins with roots, driftwood and vegetation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Omnivorous, mostly herbivorous grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Algae wafers, courgette, cucumber, spinach, sinking pellets, occasional bloodworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Feed nightly after lights out; blanched vegetables several times a week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Medium to large peaceful fish: larger tetras, barbs, gouramis, peaceful cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Other large plecos, very small fish, slow flat-bodied fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Peaceful and largely solitary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Guards its cave against other plecos and bottom dwellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Intermediate, due to size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Large adult size, heavy waste load, uproots plants and decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft to moderately hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 24–29°C (75–84°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 4–15 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 300 litres for an adult; larger and longer is better\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuveniles grow quickly, so plan for a tank at least 120 cm long with strong filtration and weekly water changes from the start. It is nocturnal and needs a cave or driftwood retreat; sand substrate protects its belly. Like other sailfins it can gulp air at the surface, which is normal. Sexes are hard to tell apart and aquarium breeding is rare. 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They are typically a dark blackish coloration and have small white spots dotted along their bodies. These white dots are more present when the fish is a juvenile. Adonis Plecos tend to lose most of their spots as they age. Since they are a bottom-dwelling species that scavenge for food, this helps them to be able to blend into their natural environment. Adonis Pleco mouths are on the underside of their head to help them forage and suction up their food while remaining somewhat hidden.  \u003cb\u003eWhat is the L Number of Adonis Pleco?\u003c\/b\u003e  The L number for Adonis Pleco is L-155. The L stands for Loricariidae, the name of the family that Plecos belong to. Loricariidae refers to bottom-dwelling fish such as catfish.  \u003cb\u003eWhere Do Adonis Pleco Come From?\u003c\/b\u003e  Adonis Plecos can be found in the waterways of South America, more specifically, Brazil. In their native habitat, Adonis Plecos tend to grow much larger than they do in captivity.  \u003cb\u003eAdonis Pleco Care\u003c\/b\u003e  Adonis Plecos do have important requirements for care. For this reason, they are considered a more difficult fish to care for. If they are not fed properly, given enough space, or kept in the right conditions, their health and happiness will quickly suffer.  \u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003c\/b\u003e  Adonis Plecos do best when kept at around 68F to 86F.  \u003cb\u003eWater pH\u003c\/b\u003e  Adonis Plecos require their water to remain at 6.0 to 7.8 pH. It is important to maintain their water parameters to keep them healthy. Establishing a regular cleaning schedule is an important step in their care.  \u003cb\u003eAdonis Pleco Size\u003c\/b\u003e  Adonis Plecos in captivity don’t typically grow as large as they do in the wild. In the home aquarium, Adonis Plecos only grow to around 24 inches. In the wild, Adonis Plecos can reach up to 40 inches. These fish are large and do require lots of space to grow.  \u003cb\u003eMax Size\u003c\/b\u003e  In the home aquarium, Adonis Plecos can only reach a maximum size of around 24 inches, but they tend to grow much larger in the wild. Owners of Adonis Plecos have reported them growing slightly larger than the average in captivity. Still, their overall growth seems to depend on the amount of space they have in your aquarium and how well they are cared for.  \u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e  The growth rate of Adonis Plecos seems to vary depending on the fish itself and the care it receives as it grows. Captive Adonis Plecos do not grow to be as large as they do in the wild, but they still can grow rather large. It is said that they can grow roughly an inch per month for the first year of their life. Their growth rate slows down after this first year, but you can get your Adonis Pleco to 24 inches in length or even larger in the home aquarium with proper care.  \u003cb\u003eFood and Diet\u003c\/b\u003e  Adonis Plecos are an omnivorous species that will feed opportunistically in the wild. They graze the bottom for algae, insects, plant matter, and detritus and can even be found grazing on wood.  In the home aquarium, Adonis Plecos are not picky and will accept most flake, pelleted, and wafer foods you offer. It is a good idea to keep their diet varied, and you can do this by offering them various high-quality frozen foods and finely chopped and blanched green vegetables.  \u003cb\u003eDo Adonis Pleco Eat Algae?\u003c\/b\u003e  Adonis Plecos will eat algae in your tank, but it should not be their only source of food. They are omnivorous and will also need meat in their diet.  \u003cb\u003eLifespan\u003c\/b\u003e  The Adonis Pleco can live anywhere from 5 to 8 years when properly cared for.  \u003cb\u003eTank Size\u003c\/b\u003e  Tank size is perhaps the most important thing to consider when choosing a home for an Adonis Pleco. Even though their growth is stunted in captivity, they can still grow rather large. An Adonis Pleco tank would need to be at least 125 gallons.  Since Adonis Plecos are a bottom-dwelling species that spend most of their time at the bottom of the aquarium, you will also want to ensure adequate space for them to manoeuvre their long bodies around as they graze for food.  \u003cb\u003eTank setup\u003c\/b\u003e  When deciding what to add to your aquarium for an Adonis Pleco, you will want to take a close look at their habits and natural environment. The more comfortable your fish are in their aquarium, the healthier and happier they will be.  The first and perhaps most important thing to consider is the size of the tank. Adonis Plecos require a minimum of 125 gallons to house, but if you have the space for a larger aquarium, you should consider it. An important thing to consider for your Adonis Pleco tank is the substrate. Adonis Plecos need a fine sand or gravel substrate. The substrate needs to be soft enough not to damage their sensitive mouths as they scavenge the bottom of your tank for food.  \u003cb\u003eDo Adonis Pleco Need a Cave?\u003c\/b\u003e  Adonis Plecos love to have caves and cave-like structures for their comfort. They like to find secluded places to hide and destress, so these elements for your Adonis Pleco tank are essential for their health and happiness.  \u003cb\u003eDo Adonis Pleco Need Driftwood?\u003c\/b\u003e  Adonis Plecos can be found grazing on driftwood and using it as a place to hide. It is a great idea to include driftwood in an Adonis Pleco tank.  \u003cb\u003eBreeding\u003c\/b\u003e  In the wild, Adonis Plecos reproduce in their caves. The male picks out a cave and cleans it to lure in a female, trap her, and entice her to lay her eggs. Little is known about most plecos’ breeding habits as they are not typically bred in captivity.  \u003cb\u003eAdonis Pleco Eggs\u003c\/b\u003e  Adonis Pleco eggs stick together in a clutch. The eggs are small and have an orangish shade that will make them easy to spot. However, unless you have an aquarium that is over 1000 gallons, they will not even attempt to breed.  \u003cb\u003eAdonis Pleco Fry\u003c\/b\u003e  Adonis Plecos do not tend to eat their eggs. In fact, they have been observed almost guarding their eggs and fry for a short time.  \u003cb\u003eAdonis Pleco Males vs. Females\u003c\/b\u003e  You can tell your male from female Adonis Plecos by looking at a mature fish. 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