Longfin Albino Bristlenose Plecostomus
The longfin albino bristlenose pleco ancistrus cf.
Longfin albino bristlenose plecostomus. Males are more desired developing more bristles than females. A large part of south america typical tank setup. 10 gallon 40 litre.
Cirrhosus also known as the albino bushynose or bushymouth pleco is a member of the loricariidae family of south american suckermouth catfishes while many suckermouth catfish species have yet to be bred on any major scale in aquariums the longfin bristlenose pleco is one of the most easily and often bred pleco species in the. The longfin bristlenose pleco comes in all color variations but what sets it apart is the tail and fins which are comparatively longer than on the common bristlenose pleco. Ancistrus sp average adult fish size.
4 inches 12 cm place of origin. They are great tank cleaners. They have a flattened body covered in bony plates and as they reach maturity they sprout tentacle like branches from their head.
The bristlenose catfish is one of the smallest aquarium catfish and will grow up to an average of 3 5 inches. American biotope with rocks bogwood driftwood and plants along with a moderate to strong current. Longfinned bristlenose pleco bristlenose pleco scientific name.
Recommended minimum aquarium capacity. As you may already know the most common variety of the longfin bristlenose is the albino longfin which is priced both for the somewhat superior color and fin configuration. It has a wider head and is much shorter fatter and flatter than the common pleco.
The longer fins make for an elegant appearance. Albino bristlenose plecos are prized for their smaller size and unique face bristles.
