{"product_id":"albino-bristlenose-pleco","title":"Albino Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBristlenose Plecos get their name from the fleshy, branching bristles that grow across the face of mature males — a display structure used to attract females and intimidate rival males, not unlike a very committed mustache. This albino line trades the usual mottled brown coloring for a pale pink-and-white body with red eyes, purely cosmetic, since the algae-eating, glass-cleaning behavior underneath is identical to any other Bristlenose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncistrus sp.\u003c\/em\u003e (a genus covering a complex of related species difficult to distinguish morphologically) stays considerably smaller than a Common Pleco, rarely pushing past 4–5 inches, which makes it one of the few plecos actually well-suited to an average-sized community tank instead of one that'll eventually outgrow it. They're peaceful, largely nocturnal, and spend their waking hours working over glass, substrate, and driftwood surfaces with a sucker-like mouth built for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive them access to driftwood — many \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e rasp on wood as part of their digestion, and a tank without any leaves them missing a genuine dietary component. They'll survive without it but thrive with it. Algae wafers, blanched zucchini, and other vegetable matter supplement their natural grazing effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancistrus sp. (albino strain)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Ancistrus species from the Amazon and Orinoco basins — fast-flowing rocky rivers and streams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temp 60–82°F · pH 5.5–7.5 · Hardness 2–25 dGH (highly adaptable)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 gal minimum; provide driftwood, flat rocks, and cave hiding spots\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore\/omnivore — algae wafers, blanched vegetables, driftwood for rasping\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful; males may fight in close quarters; keep one male per tank unless it's large with plenty of territory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHusbandry note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albino plecos are more sensitive to bright light than their pigmented counterparts. Strong lighting without adequate shade keeps them hidden and stressed. Overhead cover from plants or cave structures and they'll become active and visible during daylight hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YoCamron's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50151817249005,"sku":"FWFSH-ALBINO-BRISTL","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/1032\/8813\/files\/albino_bristlenose.jpg?v=1782313304","url":"https:\/\/www.yocamronsaquatics.com\/products\/albino-bristlenose-pleco","provider":"YoCamron's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}