Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp. L144a) 10-13 cm Gold Ring Hillstream Loach Tank Size: Minimum of 20

Tank Size: Minimum of 20 US gallons (~75 L)

New Mexico

Water Parameters: Target a temperature between 18–24 °C

it thrives on biofilm and detritus scraped from rocks and substrate

regular water changes to maintain water quality

Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp. L144a) 10-13 cm Gold Ring Hillstream Loach Tank Size: Minimum of 20Appearance The Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose Pleco is distinguished by its vibrant lemon yellow body and striking blue eyes. Sub adult males develop bristle like appendages on their faces, which are more pronounced than those of females. This species is often mistakenly referred to as L144, but the true L144 is not commonly bred or seen in captivity. The L144a designation is used for this color morph. Habitat & Tank Setup Tank Size: Minimum of 3040