Snow White Bristlenose Pleco fish with a blue-black horizontal side

with a blue-black horizontal side stripe and a red nuptial band that flashes as the males zip past one another to catch the attention of their lady friends

If you're tired of the "Triple Reds

orange head stripes while sparring constantly with conspecifics and other rainbows in your tank

and excellent algae-grazing habits

and benefits from supplemental foods such as algae wafers and blanched vegetables

Snow White Bristlenose Pleco fish with a blue-black horizontal sideThe Snow White Bristlenose Pleco is a beautiful selectively bred variety of the Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.), prized for its brilliant white coloration, peaceful temperament, and excellent algae eating abilities. Growing to around 45 inches, this hardy freshwater catfish is an excellent choice for planted and community aquariums. It thrives in clean, well oxygenated water, enjoys driftwood and hiding places, and readily accepts algae wafers,