Bristlenose Pleco

Live FishSKU: BRISTLE-PLECO

Price:
Sale price£9.99

Description

Bristlenose Pleco

The Bristlenose Pleco is great for community tropical aquariums, they live peacfully with others and help to remove the fallen food at the bottom of the tank.

Please be aware that the image is for illustration purposes only. We are unable to guarantee the size, colour, sex or age of the fishes you are purchasing. If you have any questions regarding livestock please contact us. To minimise stress we are unable to hand pick specific fish. Lifespan is an estimate based on optimum conditions.

Features

Actual size:4-5cm

  • Maximum size: 12cm
  • Origin: South America
  • Ideal number kept together: 1+

    Water conditions
    pH: 5-7.5
    Hardness: 36–268 ppm
    Temperature: 23–27 °C

    Ease of care
    Easy. They are great for beginners as they are hardy and live well in a wider range of freshwater parameters.
    Diet
    Sinking pellets are best for them however they can also be given live or frozen food occasionally, as a treat.
    Compatibility
    Peaceful, community aquarium. They live well with tank mates such as Tetras, Livebearers or other tropical fish. They like a planted aquarium with hiding places.
    Breeding/ Sex
    Intermediate. Females have very short bristles.
    Life Span
    They can live to anything from 5-8 years in perfect conditions.

    To view the Compatibility Advisory Chart please select the Additional Tab above.

  • Shipping Cut Off Times

    • In stock orders placed before on working weekdays before 2pm will be despatched on the same working weekday.
    • In stock orders placed on a Saturday before 10am will be despatched on that Saturday.
    • Orders that include pre-order items will be shipped together in total once the pre-order items arrive back in stock using the delivery service chosen at checkout.

    None of these cut-offs apply to palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds.

     SERVICE  SPEND  COST
     Packet/Courier items    
     Royal Mail (2-3 days)  £0.00-£49.99 £2.99
     Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days)  £0.00-£49.99 £4.99
     DPD Local Next Day (1 day)  £0.00-£49.99 £7.99
     DPD Local Next Day (1 day)  £50 and up FREE
         
     Pallets (booked in)  aquariums / bulky items  

     Pallets Standard (3-5 days)

     - FREE

     Pallets Express (1-2 days)

     - £39.99
    *EXCLUDED ITEMS  extra delivery fees apply
     Fibreglass Ponds (booked in)    

     Zone 1 (7-10 days)

     - £79.99
     Zone 2 (7-14 days)  - £149.99
     Zone 3 (7-21 days)  - £249.99
    Pond Plants (direct from grower)
    All pond plants (3-10 days) one-off fee regardless of order size/value £5.99


    Further delivery information
    All delivery services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard.
    Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.

    Orders over £50 that are under 2kg may be sent by a Royal Mail Tracked 24 service rather than via DPD Local (depending on parcel size).

    Orders over £50 delivering to non UK mainland locations may be despatched via a Royal Mail (2-3 days) service rather than an express shipping option.

    Please see our full delivery information page and terms and conditions for detailed information on shipping policies and zones

     

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