Fish Species
L183 Starlight Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus dolichopterus "L183"
About
The L183 Starlight Bristlenose Pleco is a popular and peaceful bottom-dwelling catfish known for its striking white/blue spots on a dark body, especially vibrant on younger fish. Males develop prominent 'bristles' on their snout. They are excellent algae eaters and suitable for community aquariums. L181 vs L183: as adults, L181 keeps the white spots but loses white tips fins. L183 loses brightness of white spots and keeps white tips on fins
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Scientific Name
Ancistrus dolichopterus "L183"
Origin Region
South America (Brazil, Rio Negro Basin)
Water Type
Diet
Care Difficulty
Max Size
12 cm | 4.7 in
Temperature
24–29°C
pH
5.5–7
GH Hardness
1–8dGH
KH Alkalinity
1–4dKH
Min Tank Size
100L
Similar Fish
Other Ancistrus dolichopterus variants
