Longfin Pleco
Bristlenose plecos are prized for their smaller size and unique face bristles.
Longfin pleco. This species eats a lot of algae and can be quarrelsome with other plecos but is not too aggressive. 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 hobby and many popular color morphs such as this variety have been developed. The mouth area and nose are covered in short whisker like appendages which are used for detecting food.
4 inches 12 cm. 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 hobby and many popular color morphs have been developed. The longfin calico bristlenose pleco ancistrus sp.
When it comes to size these fish are on the smaller end of the spectrum. 3 5 compatibility. 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.
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. A large part of south america. American biotope with rocks bogwood driftwood and plants along with a moderate to strong current.
Does well with most fish. Average adult fish size. Click on each picture to see a bigger picture.
The longfin albino bristlenose pleco ancistrus cf. The long fin calico bristlenose pleco also known as the bristlenose plecostomus comes from the rivers and tributaries of south america. Cirrhosus also known as the albino bushynose or bushymouth pleco is a member of the loricariidae family of south american suckermouth catfishes.
The longer fins make for an elegant appearance. They are great tank cleaners. Easily one of the most extravagant and bizarre of the long fin plecos this line is being selectively bred for extensive finnage and the best green color possible.
Cirrhosus longfin also known as the bushynose or bushymouth pleco is a member of the loricariidae family of south american suckermouth catfishes. The longfin bristlenose pleco ancistrus cf. The average bristlenose pleco size is somewhere between 3 and 5 inches long.
While many suckermouth catfish species have yet to be bred on any major scale in aquariums the longfin calico bristlenose pleco is being propogated by a. Longfinned bristlenose pleco bristlenose pleco. Longfin calico also known as the bushynose or bushymouth pleco is a member of the loricariidae family of south american suckermouth catfishes.
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. A beautiful young longfin pleco. Males are more desired developing more bristles than females.
