Common Longfin Bristlenose Catfish - In-store pickup only.
Common Longfin Bristlenose Catfish are a Ancistrus Catfish that enjoy vegetable-based food.
The Common Longfin Bristlenose name comes from their appearance with a black body and long flowing fins and with males growing bristles on the front of their head.
They are often kept for their appearance in aquariums, they eat algae and commercial foods like algae wafers and fresh vegetables.
Name: Common Longfin Bristlenose
Scientific Name: Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus
Description: Peaceful, algae-grazing catfish with long flowing fins, a spotted brown body and distinctive snout bristles in mature males.
Origin: South America; longfin variety selectively bred in captivity.
pH: Approximately 6.0–7.5
Temperature: Around 23–28°C
Adult Size: 12–15 cm
Lifespan: 5–10 years
Food: Algae wafers, sinking pellets, zucchini, cucumber and occasional protein-rich foods.
Compatibility: Peaceful community fish; males may be territorial with other Bristlenose.
Habitat: Well-filtered aquarium with driftwood, caves, plants and smooth substrate.
$159.00 AUD
$46.95 AUD 
