Blue-eyed lemon Bristlenose Pleco

Ancistrus Lemon Blue Eye (Ancistrus sp.)

The Ancistrus Lemon Blue Eye is a superb Ancistrus variety characterized by its bright yellow color and striking blue eyes. This bottom-dwelling fish, native to South America, is appreciated for its peaceful behavior and its ability to clean algae from aquarium surfaces. It typically reaches 10 to 12 cm as an adult and is easy to keep in community tanks.

Behavior and Lifestyle
It is a calm species, mostly active at night, that spends its time foraging the bottom and clinging to roots and rocks. It is best to keep it alone or in pairs, as males can become territorial with each other.

Ideal Conditions

• Temperature: 24 to 28 °C

• pH: 6.5 to 7.5

• Water: soft to slightly hard
  A tank with hiding places (roots, caves, tubes) and a good supply of wood is recommended, as wood aids in its digestion.

Feeding
Although often considered an algae eater, it requires supplementary feeding: vegetable pellets, blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber, spinach), as well as an occasional supply of protein food (bloodworms and shrimp).

In Summary
The Ancistrus Lemon Blue Eye is a robust, peaceful, and decorative fish, perfect for community aquariums. Its beautiful lemon color and blue eyes make it a remarkable choice for enthusiasts of unusual bottom-dwelling fish.