Bristlenose Pleco Female?

[Olewillis]

Is this a female? There are some "bristle" on the lip part but none on the head? Also if anyone has an experience breeding these fish info would be much appreciated!!

 

[toddnbecka]

If the fish is around 4" it most likely is a female. Bigger bristles than usual for one, but a male's would be longer and branched with a row up the middle of the snout as well.
Breeding depends on the species, but common BN are easy and asaptable. Just provide a suitable cave for the male and feed them a good diet.

 

[Olewillis]

What would be a good thing to feed them?

 

[toddnbecka]

I feed my BN a staple diet of NLS Grow pellets, occasionally spirulina flake, and green beans once weekly.