Longfin Super Red Bristlenose 5cm Approx.
$90.00
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Longfin Super Red Bristlenose 5cm Approx.
$90.00
Long Fin Super Red Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp. "Super Red")
A selectively bred colour and long fin variant of the popular Bristlenose Pleco, prized for its vivid red-orange body colouration that intensifies as the fish matures. Hardy, manageable in size, and an efficient algae-grazer, this striking pleco brings both function and a pop of warm colour to community aquariums.
Care at a Glance:
- Minimum Tank Size: 75L+ with driftwood and hiding spots
- Temperature: 22–27°C
- pH Range: 6.5–7.5
- Water Hardness: Moderate
- Temperament: Peaceful, but males can be territorial with other male plecos
- Diet: Omnivore — algae, driftwood biofilm, vegetable matter (zucchini, cucumber), algae wafers, occasional frozen/live foods
- Max Size: 10–15cm
- Lifespan: 5–10 years
- Care Level: Easy (hardy and forgiving — ideal for beginners)
Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish — tetras, rasboras, guppies, corydoras, and peaceful dwarf cichlids. Best kept one male per tank, or with multiple females to disperse territorial behaviour.
Origin: South America — Amazon basin (selectively bred aquarium strain for red colouration)