Plecos · Ancistrus

Honeycomb bristlenose L519

Rio Guaporé (Itenez), Bolivia–Brazil border

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A honeycomb-patterned bristlenose that Canadian hobbyists breed. Easy, but it prefers water a little cooler than L236.

The Honeycomb bristlenose L519 is a freshwater fish from Rio Guaporé (Itenez), Bolivia–Brazil border, where it lives in river habitat. Adults reach about 12 cm (4.7 in). Keep it at 23–28 °C (73–82 °F) and pH 5.5–7.5, with a gentle current. It is peaceful. It eats most foods: flakes, small pellets and frozen foods.

At a glance

Water temperature

23–28 °C 73–82 °F

5.5–7.5 neutral water

Adult size

12 cm 4.7 in

Swims

Bottom mostly on the floor and in caves

Current

Gentle a steady gentle flow

Food

Eats most foods

Temperament

Peaceful

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Where it comes from

Home water

Rio Guaporé (Itenez), Bolivia–Brazil border

Guaporé

Lives in river habitat.

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Honeycomb bristlenose

L519

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23–28°C
pH 5.5–7.5
Gentle
5 in
Bottom
Mixed
Peaceful

A honeycomb-patterned bristlenose that Canadian hobbyists breed.

Honeycomb bristlenose

L519

Rio Guaporé (Itenez), Bolivia–Brazil border · river

Temperature: 23–28°C
pH: 5.5–7.5
Adult size: 5 in · 12 cm
Flow: Gentle
Swims: Bottom
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding: Easy
Typical price: $30–60
In Canada: Occasional
Rarity: Uncommon

A honeycomb-patterned bristlenose that Canadian hobbyists breed. Easy, but it prefers water a little cooler than L236.

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Tank mates

Checked against a roomy 300 L planted tank with moderate flow and plenty of caves. Your own tank may change the answer: try it in Your tanks.

Good together

Keep apart

Aggressive

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In the hobby

In stock now

Your Local Fish Store, Vancouver · $59.99
L519 Ancistrus Rio Itenez Pleco · seen Sep 25

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Questions keepers ask

How big does a Honeycomb bristlenose L519 get?

About 12 cm (4.7 in) as an adult.

What temperature does a Honeycomb bristlenose L519 need?

23–28 °C (73–82 °F).

What pH does a Honeycomb bristlenose L519 need?

pH 5.5–7.5.

Is the Honeycomb bristlenose L519 aggressive?

No. It is peaceful with fish that suit the same water.

What does a Honeycomb bristlenose L519 eat?

It eats most foods: flakes, small pellets and frozen foods.

Where does the Honeycomb bristlenose L519 come from?

Rio Guaporé (Itenez), Bolivia–Brazil border.

What fish can live with a Honeycomb bristlenose L519?

Good tank mates include Candy stripe (L015), Leopard frog (L134), Amano shrimp, Boeseman's rainbowfish, Bolivian ram.

All the numbers

Temperature min (°C)	23	Estimate
Temperature max (°C)	28	Estimate
pH min	5.5	Genus default (genus)
pH max	7.5	Genus default (genus)
Adult size (cm)	12	Estimate
Flow	Moderate	Estimate
Habitat	river	Estimate
Temperament	Peaceful	Estimate
Diet	Omnivore	Estimate
Breeding difficulty	Easy	Estimate
Availability in Canada	occasional	Estimate
Typical price min (CAD)	30	Estimate
Typical price max (CAD)	60	Estimate

Some values are estimates from typical hobby ranges and haven't been checked against a source yet.