{"product_id":"bristlenose-calico","title":"BUY 2 GET 1 FREE Bristlenose - Calico","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBristlenose Pleco - Calico (Ancistrus sp.) – Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐟 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Calico Bristlenose Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10–12 cm (4–5 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–28°C (72–82°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5–7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏡 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60L+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Calico Bristlenose Pleco is a peaceful, hardy algae-eating fish that is ideal for both beginner and experienced aquarists. They are most active during the evening and appreciate plenty of caves, driftwood, and hiding places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥒 Blanched vegetables such as zucchini, cucumber, and spinach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Natural algae growing in the aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍽️ Sinking algae wafers and quality bottom-feeder pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🦐 Occasional protein-rich treats such as bloodworms or brine shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Driftwood is recommended as it aids digestion and provides a natural environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Regular water changes help maintain optimal water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Safe with live plants and most community fish species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ With its unique calico coloration and excellent algae-grazing abilities, the Calico Bristlenose Pleco is a fantastic addition to any freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Micro Aquatic Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 pleco 3cm juvies unsexed","offer_id":45148854616134,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BUY 2 GET 1 FREE","offer_id":45148854648902,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/9995\/files\/SHOPIFYPHOTO.jpg?v=1780714056","url":"https:\/\/microaquaticshop.com.au\/products\/bristlenose-calico","provider":"Micro Aquatic Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}