Remarks:   L059 orange spotted bushynose, also known as starlight bushynose, are in the same genus, Ancistrus, and grow the same bristles as common bushynose. What sets them apart is that this bushynose has been described and assigned a species name along with the fact their bodies are solid black with small orange or white spots throughout. This makes for a very attractive pattern That stands out nicely against a dark background. They are a somewhat larger species of Ancistrus so it is recommended they be kept in a slightly larger tank than others in their genus.

  The "bushynose" part of the L059 orange spotted bushynose's common name is derived from the long and elaborate tentacles that develop on the faces of males. The bigger the "beard" as some call it, the more dominant the male. Females will occasionally develop bristles as well along the edges of their face making it difficult to differentiate young males from females. These bristles and tentacles are tempting for nippy and aggressive fish so this combined with bushynose plecos not having much armor compared to other species is why they should not be housed with nippy or aggressive fish. While they are omnivores, they prefer to have a diet consisting mostly of vegetable matter and will voraciously feed on algae.