Bristlenose Catfish – Longfin

The Bristlenose is a great tank cleaner. This is one of the main reasons this fish is so common in home aquariums. They are great algae eaters and will help keep algae levels to a minimum. They are suitable to live with most kinds of fish but consideration should be taken into suitable water parameters of tank mates.

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Features of Bristlenose Catfish Longfin:

• The bushy nose appendages that sprout from their snouts
• Bristlenose Plecos have a mouth thats located on the bottom of their bodies
• Compared to other Plecos, the fish have somewhat elongated lips
• Longer fins than normal Bristlenose catfish

The Best Aquarium Size for Bristlenose Catfish:

Bristlenose Catfish do well in a tank of 50L or larger and can handle a wide range of water conditions. Tank size can vary greatly depending on how big or small the fish is and how many you plan to stock in the tank.

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Tank Mate Compatibility:

Bristlenose Catfish are very peaceful community dwellers. They can be kept together with other algae eaters, like snails or grazing fish. Tank mates include:

• Tetras
• Guppies
• Platies
• Bettas
• Dwarf Cichlids

Diet:

Bristlenose Plecos are omnivoreseating mainly algae, so feeding algae or spirulina wafers once or twice daily is best. Granules, flakes, or bloodworms are also good, while the occasional zucchini slices and blanched romaine lettuce or spinach are good treats.

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Bristlenose Catfish Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

Bristlenose Catfish come from fast-flowing waters. They also consume a lot of food and, in turnproduce more waste than other fish.Ensure your filter has an adequate flow rate for your aquarium size to effective remove waste and debris.

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Plants for Bristlenose Catfish

There are no strict cultivars that these fish prefer and they typically do not eat aquarium plants unless plants are deteriorating. You will often find them perched on leaves gently feeding on the algae. Theyenjoy shaded areas and places to hide, this makes them feel safe.

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Decorations for Bristlenose Catfish

Driftwood is excellent for algae growth and organic material that bristlenose catfish love to eat. We consider driftwood essential in the aquarium for bristlenose catfish. Other decorations include caves and ornaments the fish can swim and hide in.

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Aquarium Lighting

These fish enjoy lower light levels with lots of shade and dark spaces to hide. If keeping live plants, they will need sufficient light to grow.

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Aquarium Substrate

Aquarium sand is ideal for plecos as they are bottom dwellers and will forage through substrate for food. If you prefer to use gravel, use a smooth and rounded gravel to protect their bodies.

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