Description
Albino Gold Ancistrus Pleco
The Gold Ancistrus Pleco's are 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: 1.5-3cm
Water conditions
pH: 6.5-7.5
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.
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In stock orders placed before 2pm will be despatched on the same working day (not including palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds).
Pre-orders are shipped once we have the stock available and will be shipped using the service chosen at checkout.
All 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.
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 |
Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £7.99 |
Parcelforce 24 (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 |
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*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) |
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All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
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