Long-fin Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus sp. (long-fin variety)
Origin: South America (cultivated variety)
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 15 cm
- Min Tank
- 100 L
- Lifespan
- 10-12
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- herbivore
- Temperament
- peaceful
About
The Long-fin Bristlenose Pleco is a bred variety with dramatically extended, flowing fins that make it one of the most ornamental plecos available. It retains all the algae-eating ability and hardiness of the standard Bristlenose (Ancistrus sp.), making it both decorative and practical for planted community aquariums.
Care Guide
House in an aquarium of at least 100 L with driftwood for rasping and hiding. Feed algae wafers, spirulina tablets, blanched courgette, and cucumber. Avoids light during the day; most active at night. Peaceful with other fish but territorial toward other plecos of similar size. Excellent natural algae controller.
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