Are Calico Bristlenose pleco rare?

The Longfin Super Red Calico Bristlenose Pleco is a rare cross between two very popular and colorful Ancistrus varieties! The Longfin Super Red Calico Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.), also known as the Bushynose or Bushymouth Pleco, is a member of the Loricariidae family of South American suckermouth catfishes.

How big does a calico pleco get?

Unlike the widely-seen Common Pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus) and Trinidad Pleco (Hypostomus punctatus), which easily reach a monstrous size of 18 to 20+ inches (45 to 51+ cm), the Calico Bristlenose Pleco grows to a size of only 4 to 5.9 inches (10 to 15 cm).

What is a calico pleco?

A uniquely colored variant of the bushynose or bristlenose pleco, the Calico Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) is one of the smaller plecos in the aquarium hobby. Bristlenose Plecos grows up to 6 inches and males will develop characteristic tentacles on their faces as they mature.

What is a calico Bristlenose?

Ancistrus is a genus of nocturnal freshwater fish native to freshwater habitats in South America. These fish are very common in the aquarium hobby where they are known as bristlenose catfish.

How much are Bristlenose plecos?

Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus dolichopterus), – Aquatic Arts on sale today for $ 7.99.

How many Bristlenose plecos Can I put in a 20 gallon tank?

Each Bristlenose Pleco requires 10 gallons of space, so you can house 2 in a 20-gallon tank. Remember to not keep more than 1 male in the same tank.

What do you feed ancistrus?

Veggies. Bristlenose plecos can also benefit from supplemental feedings of vegetables. Grocery store veggies like spinach, kale, romaine lettuce, peas, carrots and green beans are suitable pleco foods. Some of them, like zucchini and carrots, work better when blanched first.

Is a Bristlenose catfish a Pleco?

Bristlenose Plecos (sometimes called the Bushy Nose Pleco or Bristlenose Catfish) are incredibly unique and fun creatures that are quite popular in freshwater tanks. They’re also rather polarizing. Some aquarists think that they look fun and unique (like us), while others think they look odd and creepy.

How much are Bristlenose Plecos?

How much are super red plecos worth?

Super Red Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp. “Super Red”), USA Bred on sale today for $ 19.99.

Can you keep 2 female Bristlenose plecos together?

Yes, you can keep two bristlenose plecos together. However, bristlenose plecos are actually solitary, highly territorial fish.