🐟 Albino Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp. L144)
🐟 Albino Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp. L144)
Algae Control • Driftwood Rasper • Peaceful Community Pleco
📋 The Albino Bristlenose Pleco L144 is one of the most recognizable and popular plecos in the aquarium hobby. Known for its pale albino body and pink eyes, this compact pleco reaches only 10 – 12 cm, making it perfect for community tanks compared to large common plecos.
It is an effective algae control specialist, grazing constantly on glass, wood, and décor. The Albino Bristlenose Pleco is peaceful, hardy, and community-safe, making it an excellent algae eater for planted aquariums.
As a captive-bred L-number strain, it is sustainable, easy to find, and recommended for aquarists of all levels. Its unique look and strong cleaning ability make it both functional and decorative.
💡 Highlights
✨ Albino coloration with pink eyes – unique and attractive appearance
⚪ Excellent algae eater – rasps on glass, décor, and driftwood
📏 Compact size (10 – 12 cm) – smaller than common plecos
✅ Peaceful and hardy – perfect for community aquariums
🐠 Captive-bred L144 strain – sustainable and widely available
🧾 A Quick Look at the Albino Bristlenose Pleco (L144)
📛 Common Name: Albino Bristlenose Pleco (L144)
🔬 Scientific Name: Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus
👨👩👧 Family: Loricariidae
🌍 Origin: Captive-bred (South American lineages)
📏 Max Size: 10 – 12 cm (≈ 4 – 5")
💧 pH Range: 6.5 – 7.8
🌡️ Temperature Range: 23 – 27 °C (73 – 81 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🏠 Min Tank Size: 80 L (20 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom dweller
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 5 – 7 years
🍽️ Diet: Herbivore/omnivore (algae, biofilm, vegetables)
🐣 Reproduction: Cave spawner – males guard eggs
