{"product_id":"bristle-nose","title":"Bristlenose","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBristlenose Pleco (\u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e sp.)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bristlenose Pleco is Australia's favourite algae eater — and one of the most practical and popular fish in the freshwater hobby. Compact, hardy, and incredibly effective at keeping glass and surfaces free of algae, it is the perfect addition to almost any community aquarium. Males develop distinctive bushy bristles on their snout as they mature, giving them a wonderfully quirky appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America (Amazon basin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful; may be territorial with other plecos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 100 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore — algae, sinking wafers, blanched vegetables, driftwood to rasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike larger plecos, Bristlenose stay a manageable size and are safe with plants — making them the ideal algae-control fish for planted tanks. Include driftwood in the tank for them to rasp on and hide under.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eBiosecurity Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live animals are subject to state and territory biosecurity regulations. We are unable to ship to WA, TAS or NT. Orders placed to these states will be cancelled and refunded. Please check your state's import restrictions before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riddle Me Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47633540284565,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/4170\/6645\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_05cb5e88-de53-4468-9c86-a96cdd1748a2.jpg?v=1785482725","url":"https:\/\/www.riddlemefish.com.au\/products\/bristle-nose","provider":"Riddle Me Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}