{"product_id":"catfish-peppermint-bristlenose-ancistrus-dolichopterus","title":"Catfish - Peppermint Bristlenose (Ancistrus dolichopterus)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCatfish - Peppermint Bristlenose (Ancistrus dolichopterus)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed\"\u003eThe peppermint bristlenose (Ancistrus sp. \"Peppermint\"; L181 or L183 depending on exact type) is a popular, peaceful, and efficient algae-eating freshwater catfish known for its striking black body with white spots. They are a distinct species from the common bristlenose and are a great addition to most community aquariums. Peppermint bristlenose plecos are hardy and adaptable to a range of water conditions, but they thrive in a well-maintained environment that simulates their natural South American river habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-semibold text-foreground mb-3\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"space-y-2 text-muted-foreground ml-6 list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful. Adult males may fight at times for territory.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- they are a peaceful species that can cohabitate well with most community fish like tetras, rasboras, and corydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner-friendly care level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10-15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal water temperature:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e22.0°C -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e27.0°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH range:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5.5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed\"\u003eThey are primarily nocturnal and require ample hiding spots such as caves, rocks, and driftwood. Driftwood is particularly important as they will gnaw at it as part of their diet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arcy Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"4-6cm","offer_id":45141142274224,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-8cm","offer_id":45141142306992,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/3151\/7872\/files\/ScreenShot2026-06-06at10.45.29pm.png?v=1780749942","url":"https:\/\/arcyaquariums.com\/products\/catfish-peppermint-bristlenose-ancistrus-dolichopterus","provider":"Arcy Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}