Remarks: Gold Dust Bushynose are brown and black in color and their body will be covered in fine gold spots. 

Bushynose, or Bristlenose Plecos, belong to the genus Ancistrus. The common Bushynose Plecos you see available today are likely line-bred from A. cirrhosus. Males will develop long and elaborate tentacles on their faces, though females may develop bristles as well. They come in a variety of color forms. They are mostly non-aggressive, though they may fight for dominance over a specific cave with other Plecos. 

Scientific Name: Ancistrus sp.

Common Name: Chocolate Bushynose Pleco

Max Size: 5"

pH: 5.0-8.0

Hardness: Moderate

Temperature: 70-80°

Aggressiveness: Peaceful

Region of Origin: South America

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred or Wild Caught

Diet: Algae wafers, vegetables, occasional frozen foods

Compatibility: Plecos, catfish, schooling fish, livebearers, rainbowfish.

Tank Mate Options:

• Cardinal Tetra
• Red Shoulder Severum
• Bolivian Ram

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