Longfin Standard Bristlenose 4cm
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Longfin Standard Bristlenose 4cm
Long fined Bristlenose
Average Adult Fish Size: 4 inches / 12 cm
Typical Tank setup: S. American biotope with rocks, bogwood/driftwood, and plants along with a moderate to strong current.
Recommended Minimum Aquarium Capacity: 40 litre
Compatibility: Peaceful. A good algae eater that will not usually harm even the smallest fish. Does not eat live plants, just the algae on them.
Temperature: 22 – 27 Deg. C
Water chemistry: pH 5.8 – 7.5
Feeding: They are a omnivore species, but the bulk of its diet should always consist of vegetable matter. Canned green beans, spinach, lettuce, blanched zucchini, and cucumbers are all relished. Only give them occasional treats in the form of live or frozen meaty foods. Algae wafers, spirulina based pellets, and flakes make up a good staple diet.
Additional Information: As with all plecostomus type fish, use a soft, fine mesh net to catch them. Their numerous spines and sharp fins will get stuck in an ordinary coarse net. Bogwood or driftwood in the aquarium is a requirement in order for this species to remain healthy. Bristlenose are one of the very best plecostomus species for eating algae. A good current along with frequent partial water changes will go a long way toward keeping this pleco happy and healthy. This species is one of the few plecostomus that does not uproot or eat live plants.