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Bristlenose Pleco
Selectively bredCommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Long-fin Bristlenose

A variant of Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus cirrhosus)

Long-fin Bristlenose

Representative Bristlenose Plecophoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

A finnage mutation extending the dorsal, caudal and pectoral fins into flowing veils; often crossed onto albino or brown stock. Visually striking but the trailing fins are fragile.

Keeper tips for this variant

Avoid sharp decor and strong outflow nozzles, and keep nitrates low; ragged long fins are an early sign of poor water or fin-nipping tankmates.

This page covers the Long-fin Bristlenose variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Bristlenose Pleco

Other Catfish variants

Albino BristlenoseCalico / Marble BristlenoseSuper Red BristlenoseCommon Brown / Wild-type Bristlenose