{"product_id":"bristlenose-catfish-brown","title":"Brown Bristlenose Pleco","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\"\u003eBrown Bristlenose Pleco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"383\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Brown Bristlenose Pleco is a hardy and efficient algae-eating catfish, recognized for its mottled brown coloration and distinctive bristle-like appendages on its snout. This peaceful bottom-dweller is an excellent tank cleaner, helping to reduce algae growth. It thrives in well-structured tanks with driftwood, caves, and plenty of hiding spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"404\" class=\"\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"468\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"468\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community tanks and planted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"505\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"505\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"540\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"540\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22-28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"566\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"566\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"556\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5-7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"645\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"645\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be kept singly or with other peaceful fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"714\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"714\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful; best with other non-aggressive fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"741\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"741\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-ADh8U5W-s?si=GtxBkh2FCkPPhD1m\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShipping Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any requests for gender\/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect\/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot\/point here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1773791819344000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2k9yi1kfNS3gGYbl3HPv0B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/\u003cwbr\u003enearestlocation\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Small Brown","offer_id":40355216326733,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium Brown","offer_id":40355216359501,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large Brown","offer_id":40355216392269,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/Bristlenose-Pleco-Care-Guide-Diet-Habitat-and-Breeding-Banner.png?v=1704161231","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/bristlenose-catfish-brown","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}