Longfin Bushy Nose Pleco
It has a wider head and is much shorter fatter and flatter than the common pleco.
Longfin bushy nose pleco. The mouth area and nose are covered in short whisker like appendages which are used for detecting food. Regular price 32 00 add to cart share share on facebook tweet. These plecostomus will darken with age as well as gain whiskers on the nose.
Most commonly found in the amazon river basin of south america the bristlenose pleco is a hardy fish which can survive and thrive in a variety of different habitats. Cirrhosus longfin also known as the 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 aquarium. Only give your bushy nose pleco occasional treats in the form of live or frozen meaty foods.
Longfin blue eye lemon also known as the bushynose or bushymouth pleco is a member of the loricariidae family of south american suckermouth catfishes. The average bristlenose pleco size is somewhere between 3 and 5 inches long. Canned green beans spinach lettuce blanched zucchini and cucumbers are all relished.
Certain variations such as the longfin tend to be on the shorter end of this range but overall care and genetics impact this the most. The males tentacles are longer and more. When it comes to size these fish are on the smaller end of the spectrum.
Longfin bushy nose pleco 2 inch 2 pack. The albino long fin plecostomus comes from the rivers and tributaries of paraguay. The long fin albino bristle nose bushy nose pleco also known as the bristlenose plecostomus comes from the rivers and tributaries of south america.
The longfin bristlenose pleco ancistrus cf. It is mainly dark red or orange with a mottling of lighter areas. The l144a longfin blue eye lemon bristlenose pleco ancistrus sp.
The bushy nose pleco is an omnivore species but the bulk of its diet should always consist of vegetable matter. Freshwater fish the longfin bristlenose pleco is a very peaceful and beautiful fish that is excellent for tanks this fish is an interesting scavenger and grazer that is compatible with a variety of tankmates. Also known as the bushy nose pleco these easy to care for tropical freshwater fish are perfect for beginner aquarists and advanced aquarists alike.
The bristlenose catfish is one of the smallest aquarium catfish and will grow up to an average of 3 5 inches. While many suckermouth catfish species have yet to be bred on any major scale in aquariums the longfin blue eye lemon.