🐟 Yellow Bristlenose Pleco L144 (Ancistrus sp.)
🐟 Yellow Bristlenose Pleco L144 (Ancistrus sp.)
Algae Control • Detritus Removal • Peaceful Cleaner
📋 The Yellow Bristlenose Pleco L144 is a striking color morph of the popular bristlenose pleco, prized for its golden-yellow body and distinctive bristles that develop around the snout, especially in males.
This species is an excellent natural algae eater, actively grazing on aquarium surfaces and decorations while leaving live plants untouched. Its small adult size of 12 – 15 cm (≈ 5 – 6") makes it a perfect choice for community tanks compared to larger plecos.
Highly peaceful and hardy, the Yellow Bristlenose Pleco adapts easily to most freshwater setups. They are also one of the few plecos that are easy to breed in captivity, making them popular with aquarists who enjoy breeding projects.
💡 Highlights
✨ Golden-yellow body – unique and attractive pleco variant
⚪ Distinctive bristles – especially in adult males
📏 Stays small at 12 – 15 cm (5 – 6") – ideal for home aquariums
✅ Peaceful and hardy – safe for community tanks
🐠 Readily bred in captivity – popular for aquarists
🧾 A Quick Look at the Yellow Bristlenose Pleco L144
📛 Common Name: Yellow Bristlenose Pleco L144
🔬 Scientific Name: Ancistrus sp. (L144)
👨👩👧 Family: Loricariidae
🌍 Origin: South America (tank-bred variant of bristlenose pleco)
📏 Max Size: 12 – 15 cm (≈ 5 – 6")
💧 pH Range: 6.5 – 7.8
🌡️ Temperature Range: 23 – 28 °C (73 – 82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🏠 Min Tank Size: 100 L (30 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom-dweller
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 5 – 7 years
🍽️ Diet: Herbivore (algae, plant matter, sinking foods)
🐣 Reproduction: Cave spawner – readily bred in captivity
