Bristlenose Catfish triradiatus – Wild Caught

The Ancistrus triradiatus is a peaceful, compact armored catfish from the clear flowing waters of South America. This true wild-caught specimen captivates with its natural, high-contrast appearance and interesting behavior when grazing on growth and algae.

With its typical, lightly spotted pattern and robust body shape, the Ancistrus triradiatus is not only useful but also visually appealing. It is an excellent algae eater and reliably keeps roots, stones, and aquarium panes clean – without nibbling on plants.

🌿 Characteristics & Care:
🐠 Fish size: M (4–5 cm)
🌎 Origin: South America (Colombia, Venezuela) – Wild-caught
🌡️ Temperature: 23–28 °C
💧 pH value: 6.0–7.5
⚖️ Total hardness: up to 20 °dGH
🐟 Social behavior: Peaceful, calm, solitary or in pairs
🌾 Aquarium: From 100 l, with roots, caves, stones & light current area

🍽️ Feeding:
The Ancistrus triradiatus mainly feeds on plant matter and growth. In the aquarium, it eats spirulina, algae wafers, vegetable chips, blanched cucumber, zucchini, and spinach, but also occasionally accepts fine frozen food.

💡 Tip:
An aquarium with soft substrate, sufficient roots, and calm tank mates is ideal. Regular water changes and slightly flowing water ensure health and activity.

👉 Conclusion:
The Ancistrus triradiatus is a peaceful, robust wild-caught fish with a useful algae-eating function – ideal for natural South American aquariums and lovers of original catfish species.