yep i only put them in there for a few mins to get a few photos, the "male" is def Ancistrus sp(3. the female im not too sure about as the markings on the head dont seem to match. I will try and get a better picture of the female.

hi Mat, thanks for the reply! now there is a difference in the spot markings around the head between the "male" and the female - is it possible that this is because the male is young?? Im all a bit confused at the mo as there are many that look alike! ( to me anyway )

hi everyone, new here so go easy!

rather than start a new topic....

ok i have 2 bristlenose plecos, one is i am sure is a female is 6.5 cm long and no bristles, the other is meant to be a male, its 5cm long and has a few bristles but only along the top of its lip and one very small bristlein the ...