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Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183)

Ancistrus dolichopterus

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)
Adult Size12 cm
Temperature26–30°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSolo or group
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Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Iridescent Shark

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulIridescent Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Jack Dempsey

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Rocio octofasciata

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulJack Dempsey: Aggressive

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Jaguar Cichlid

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Parachromis managuensis

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Oryzias latipes

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Japen Rainbowfish

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Melanotaenia japenensis

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Corydoras trilineatus

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Jurupari Eartheater

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Satanoperca jurupari

Ideal Tank Mates
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Kamaka Rainbowfish

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Melanotaenia kamaka

Not Recommended
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Kenyi Cichlid

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Maylandia lombardoi

Not Recommended
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Keyhole Cichlid

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Cleithracara maronii

Ideal Tank Mates
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Kissing Gourami

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Helostoma temminckii

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Kiunga Blue Eye

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Kiunga ballochi

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Knight Goby

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Koi

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulKoi: Peaceful

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Kribensis

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Pelvicachromis pulcher

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulKribensis: Semi-Aggressive

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Kuhli Loach

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Pangio kuhlii

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulKuhli Loach: Peaceful

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Lacerda Cory C015

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Scleromystax lacerdai

Not Recommended
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Melanotaenia eachamensis

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Pelangia mbutaensis

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Not Recommended
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Glossolepis wanamensis

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Largemouth Bass

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Micropterus salmoides

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulLargemouth Bass: Aggressive

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Largereye Lampeye Killifish

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Micropanchax macrophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful

Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183) & Least Killifish (Heterandria)

Ancistrus dolichopterus · Heterandria formosa

Possible with Caution
Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly PeacefulLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful