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Bristlenose Pleco
Selectively bredUncommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Super Red Bristlenose

A variant of Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus cirrhosus)

Super Red Bristlenose

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

A solid orange-red line (often built on the albino base) selectively bred for deep, even coloration with no brown mottling. The richest reds command premium prices.

Keeper tips for this variant

Feed carotenoid-rich foods (blanched red pepper, spirulina, color-enhancing wafers) under modest lighting to deepen the red; faded washed-out fish usually just need better diet.

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

Other Catfish variants

Albino BristlenoseLong-fin BristlenoseCalico / Marble BristlenoseCommon Brown / Wild-type Bristlenose