✅ Level: Easy — a rewarding, low-maintenance pleco.

Ancistrus Gold Albino (Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus Gold Albino) is a striking albino variety of the popular Ancistrus pleco. Active mainly at night, it often hides among driftwood and rocks during the day. A rewarding, useful inhabitant for a community aquarium.

🐠 Animal Specifications

🏪 Pickup & Guarantee

• Only available for pickup at our store in Heinkenszand — this animal is not shipped
• Feel free to inspect the fish thoroughly in the store when picking up
• When picking up, feel free to ask for advice on care or aquarium setup

✂️ Care

Provide ample hiding places in the form of driftwood and rocks — this is very important for this pleco. Dimmed lighting is preferred, for example, by adding floating plants, as the pleco feels most comfortable with it. As a cave spawner, it also appreciates a tube or cavity to retreat into.

🐠 Combination Tip

Can be kept alone or in groups and combines well with most peaceful community fish. A useful addition due to its algae-eating behavior.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Why don't I see my pleco during the day?
Ancistrus Gold Albino is primarily active at night and often hides among driftwood and rocks during the day.

Does this fish require special lighting?
Dimmed lighting is preferred — floating plants can help with this, as the pleco feels most comfortable with it.

Is this fish suitable for a community aquarium?
Yes, it is peaceful and can be kept either alone or with multiple specimens.

Have another question? Feel free to visit our store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.