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Bristlenose Pleco
Selectively bredCommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Albino Bristlenose

A variant of Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus cirrhosus)

Albino Bristlenose

An amelanistic line with pale pinkish-cream to yellow body and pink eyes, fixed in the hobby decades ago. One of the most widely available bristlenose color forms.

Keeper tips for this variant

Albinos are mildly light-shy; provide caves or shade and feed at dusk so they graze confidently rather than hiding all day.

This page covers the Albino Bristlenose variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Bristlenose Pleco

Other Catfish variants

Long-fin BristlenoseCalico / Marble BristlenoseSuper Red BristlenoseCommon Brown / Wild-type Bristlenose