Bristlenose plecos are one of the smallest plecos and they are very famous among the hobbyist, due to its popularity every day there has been a search to know more about these unique looking fishes. In this post, we have picked up the 11 most frequently questions from a famous planted tank community forum and google search queries and have answered them
How big do Bristlenose Plecos get?
Brsitlenose pleco grows up to 5 Inches or 15 Centimeters
What temp do Bristlenose Plecos need?
The ideal temperatures for keeping bristlenose plecos are between 70 to 80 Degree Fahrenheit or 20 to 27 degrees centigrade
How many babies do Bristlenose Plecos have?
Brislenose plecos lay up to 150 eggs and 80% of them hatch approximately
How many Bristlenose Plecos are in a tank?
Depending on the size of the tank, you can decide on the number of bristlenose plecos that can be kept. 25 Gallon would be required for an adult pleco
Are Bristlenose Plecos aggressive?
Bristlenose plecos are non-aggressive in nature and they are great for community tanks
How long do Bristlenose Plecos live?
In wild brsitlenose plecos live up to 15 years and in captive, they can live between 4 to 5 years.
Do Bristlenose Plecos need driftwood?
Yes, Bristlenose plecos need driftwood as they need a lot of hiding space.In wild they are so used to hiding behind roots
Do Bristlenose Plecos need a heater?
No, Bistlenose plecos are cold-water fishes and they can survive cold temperatures.
Do Bristlenose Plecos eat hair algae?
Even though bristlenose plecos are algae eaters, in my experience they don’t consume hair algae like any other algae
Can a Bristlenose Pleco live in a 10 gallon?
No, 10 gallons would not be suitable for bristlenose pleco, they would need a minimum of 25 Gallons.
How many Bristlenose Plecos Can I put in a 30-gallon tank?
In a 30 gallon tank, If they are semi adults between 1.5 to 2 inches, you can keep 2 of them but as they grow you will have to provide them more space.
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