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Longfin Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp. long fin)
24–27°C · pH 6.5–7.5 · 80L
£11.99
One unsexed Snow White Longfin Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) per selected quantity, offered in four approximate size grades from 3-4 cm to 6-8 cm. Plan a mature, well-filtered aquarium with a 90 x 30 cm or larger footprint, smooth wood, caves, screened intakes and a varied omnivorous grazing diet; L144 is a supplier trade label, not a verified species or lineage.
Ancistrus sp.
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One unsexed Snow White Longfin Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) per selected quantity, offered in four approximate size grades from 3-4 cm to 6-8 cm. Plan a mature, well-filtered aquarium with a 90 x 30 cm or larger footprint, smooth wood, caves, screened intakes and a varied omnivorous grazing diet; L144 is a supplier trade label, not a verified species or lineage.
24–27°C · pH 6.5–7.5 · 80L
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Peaceful algae-grazing catfish ideal for UK community tanks. Stays small (12-15 cm), loves driftwood, easy to breed. Sent by licensed live-animal courier with Live Arrival Guarantee.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Snow White Longfin Bristlenose Pleco is a pale, long-finned aquarium form sold under the careful identity Ancistrus sp. It combines the broad head, sucker mouth and armoured body associated with bristlenose catfish with extended dorsal, pectoral and tail fins. The result is a distinctive bottom-dwelling fish for a mature tropical aquarium, but its value is not as a substitute for cleaning: it still needs deliberate feeding, suitable floor space, caves, smooth decor and consistently clean, oxygenated water.
This listing covers four approximate living size grades: 3-4 cm, 4-5 cm, 5-6 cm and 6-8 cm. Choose the grade using the live selector on this page. Each selected quantity is one unsexed live fish, not a pair, breeding group or guaranteed male or female. The centimetre bands describe the approximate dispatch size, not the adult limit, age, maturity or eventual fin length.
The supplier also uses the label L144, but that label needs context. L-numbers are aquarium-trade identifiers rather than formal scientific names, and the original L144 history does not prove the lineage of this Snow White strain. This page therefore uses the recognisable trade-form name for customers, Ancistrus sp. for the scientific field, and explains the supplier label without turning it into an unsupported species, locality or colour guarantee.
| Listing detail | What it means |
|---|---|
| Sale unit | One unsexed live fish per selected quantity |
| Selectable sizes | Approximate living grades of 3-4 cm, 4-5 cm, 5-6 cm or 6-8 cm |
| Sex | Not selected or guaranteed; juveniles can be difficult to sex reliably |
| Pair status | Not paired, bonded or sold as a male-and-female set |
| Scientific identity | Ancistrus sp.; no species, locality or strain lineage is certified |
| Supplier label | L144 is retained as a disclosed trade label, not presented as a formal species name |
| Batch origin | The supplier has not provided breeder, collection locality or wild/captive provenance |
| Current availability | Use the live size selector rather than evergreen description wording |
Living fish vary. Pale body tone, eye colour, bristle development, fin length and overall condition can differ with age, sex, genetics, lighting, background, mood and transport. The selected size is the dispatch band to rely on; the gallery illustration is not a promise that every individual will match one pose, pattern or degree of fin extension.
| Care point | Conservative planning guidance |
|---|---|
| Trade name | Snow White Longfin Bristlenose Pleco |
| Scientific field | Ancistrus sp., family Loricariidae |
| Adult-size planning | Exact strain maximum is unverified; allow for a comparable common bristlenose body of roughly 10-15 cm plus long-fin clearance |
| Temperature | 22-26°C as a conservative overlap for captive common-Ancistrus-type care; avoid rapid change |
| pH | About 6.5-7.5, stable rather than repeatedly adjusted |
| Hardness | Soft to moderately hard water; obtain current holding-water data when available |
| Tank planning | Around a 90 x 30 cm footprint or larger for one adult-planned fish; increase floor area and caves for more than one |
| Temperament | Usually non-predatory toward fish, but individuals can defend caves and feeding areas |
| Diet | Omnivorous grazer: vegetable-rich sinking foods, varied vegetables, biofilm and modest protein |
| Care level | Moderate because long fins, waste output, feeding observation and territorial cave use need planning |
These are aquarium-planning values, not collection-locality data for a proven species. The supplier provides no batch-specific water parameters, so ask the current holding-water question when preparing for delivery and acclimate from the water the fish is actually in. Ammonia and nitrite must be 0 mg/l, while temperature, pH and hardness should remain consistent rather than being forced toward an extreme number.
| A good match when... | Choose another fish when... |
|---|---|
| The aquarium is fully cycled, well filtered and oxygenated | The tank is new or regularly shows ammonia or nitrite |
| You can provide a long footprint, smooth wood and secure caves | The only available aquarium is tall, narrow or crowded at floor level |
| You will feed sinking food after lights dim and verify it is eaten | You expect existing algae or leftovers to provide a complete diet |
| Filter intakes and decor can be made safe for extended fins | The setup contains exposed intakes, jagged rock or persistent fin nippers |
| You can separate fish if cave disputes become persistent | You expect two unsexed fish automatically to become a peaceful pair |
The word pleco covers many unrelated sizes and care profiles. A common pleco in the genera Hypostomus or Pterygoplichthys can become dramatically larger than a bristlenose. Do not use generic pleco advice or a shop label alone to plan the aquarium. This product is the smaller bristlenose-type trade form described here, but its exact adult outcome still deserves a conservative footprint and long-term plan.
The most useful customer identity is descriptive: Snow White refers to the selected pale colour form, Longfin refers to the extended finnage, and Bristlenose Pleco identifies the familiar Ancistrus-type aquarium catfish. The scientific field stops at Ancistrus sp. because neither the supplier record nor a specimen diagnosis establishes a described species.
An Aqualog historical account of L144 describes the number as having been assigned to a rare pale Ancistrus imported from Paraguay. That history is useful context for the trade label, but it is not permission to stamp the present Snow White stock as the same fish, a Paraguay locality or A. cirrhosus.
The L144 history is narrower still. An Akvaforum specialist profile traces the original number to one pale, blue-eyed male imported from Paraguay and explains that an L-number is a hobby identification code based on appearance and import context, not an official scientific name. Modern retail lists apply L144 to several pale domestic forms with conflicting eye colours and lineages. No paperwork ties the fish on this page to that original animal.
For that reason, this listing does not claim a Paraguay origin, blue eyes, a pure L144 line or a captive-bred status. The supplier label appears only to help customers reconcile the name they may have seen on a list. The honest identity remains Snow White Longfin Bristlenose Pleco, Ancistrus sp.
The existing gallery contains one 1024 x 1024 representative image. It was created from text without a supplier or specimen photograph as a visual reference. It is clear enough to show the general idea of a pale longfin bristlenose, but its pronounced facial tentacles, eye detail, body tone and fin shape cannot be used to identify the exact dispatch fish.
The image is being preserved in its existing position.
Juveniles in the smaller size grades may have little visible bristle development and shorter-looking fins than a mature display animal. A fish can also arrive paler or darker after transport. Evaluate identity using the listing and selected size band, and evaluate health through breathing, posture, body condition, fin edges and feeding response after settling.
There is no defensible exact adult maximum for this unresolved domestic trade form. FishBase recognises Ancistrus cirrhosus, and specialist common-bristlenose sources place comparable captive adults broadly around 10-15 cm. KH77 is not proven to be that species, so the range is used only as a cautious planning reference. Long fins add reach beyond the body and need turning clearance even when the fish itself is compact.
| Selected grade | What the grade tells you | What it does not tell you |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 cm | Approximate living dispatch length for the selected variant | Not a nano adult, sex or guaranteed age |
| 4-5 cm | A larger juvenile-size band | Not a guaranteed female or settled adult colour |
| 5-6 cm | A still-living approximate size grade | Not proof of maturity or breeding readiness |
| 6-8 cm | The largest selectable band on this listing | Not a maximum adult size or a guaranteed male |
Plan the finished aquarium before choosing a juvenile. Growth rate varies with genetics, food, water quality, temperature and starting condition, so a timetable such as “one centimetre per month” would be misleading. Measure the aquarium footprint with our tank-volume tool, then check that wood and caves do not reduce the usable bottom area to a narrow corridor.
Around a 90 x 30 cm footprint or larger is a conservative practical plan for one adult-sized longfin bristlenose. The recommendation allows usable floor area, several resting surfaces, feeding observation and space to turn without dragging extended fins through tight ornaments. Litres still matter for dilution and stability, but a tall column of water cannot replace bottom length.
| Stocking plan | Practical starting point | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One selected fish | Around 90 x 30 cm footprint or larger, planned for adult size | Provides feeding space, cover and a better waste-management margin |
| Two unsexed fish | A substantially larger footprint with at least one extra cave per fish and a separation option | Two fish are not automatically compatible or a pair |
| Community aquarium | More space than the single-fish plan | Other bottom fish consume floor, food and retreat resources |
| Breeding project | Dedicated mature aquarium, confirmed adults, suitable caves and grow-out capacity | This listing does not supply sexed or breeding-ready fish |
Create broken sight lines with smooth wood, sturdy plants and caves, but leave an open feeding patch where body condition can be inspected. At least one cave should be available even for a single juvenile; adults often choose enclosed retreats. For multiple bristlenose-type fish, provide more caves than fish and space them so one animal cannot guard every entrance from one position.
Use fine sand or smooth rounded gravel. Check slate edges, resin ornaments, cable ties and wood tips by touch. Extended fins can snag where a shortfin fish might pass unharmed. Leave enough clearance around the heater and fit a guard if the fish can rest directly against a hot surface.
The supplier has not provided water chemistry for this batch. The Catfish Study Group's common captive-Ancistrus account uses approximately 22-24°C in neutral, soft water, while the disputed L144 hobby profile linked above gives a broader 21-27°C, pH 6.2-8 and low hardness. A conservative overlap for this listing is 22-26°C, about pH 6.5-7.5 and soft-to-moderately hard water, always adjusted for the holding water and the fish's observed response.
| Measurement | Planning guidance | Important caution |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 22-26°C | Use a thermostat heater and independent thermometer; avoid rapid change |
| pH | About 6.5-7.5 | Do not chase a number with repeated chemical dosing |
| GH | Soft to moderately hard | Match changes gradually and ask for current holding-water information |
| Ammonia | 0 mg/l | Any detectable reading requires immediate investigation |
| Nitrite | 0 mg/l | Do not add this fish to an uncycled aquarium |
| Nitrate | Keep low and consistent | Control through feeding, filtration and measured water changes |
Use the water-matcher tool to compare a planned community, but verify the actual test results yourself. A broad range on a care sheet does not mean the fish should be moved back and forth across it. Prepare replacement water to a repeatable temperature and chemistry, and change enough to control waste without producing a sudden environmental shift.
Bristlenose catfish are often described as hardy, yet their feeding and solid waste place a real load on filtration. Use a fully mature filter sized for the complete aquarium community, with enough mechanical capacity to capture debris and enough biological media to keep ammonia and nitrite at zero. Turnover numbers alone are not a guarantee: the output must circulate the aquarium without pinning a long-finned fish against the glass.
Maintain strong gas exchange and oxygenation, especially in warm water, but create sheltered resting routes away from the most forceful current. A spray bar, broad return or carefully positioned outlet can distribute flow. Clean blocked prefilters before flow collapses, and rinse biological media gently in removed aquarium water rather than replacing it all at once.
Screen filter intakes. Long fins can be drawn against an exposed inlet, and small juveniles can enter gaps that look harmless. A coarse intake sponge also adds a grazing surface and protects shrimp or fry in compatible specialist systems, though it must be cleaned regularly so it does not become a flow restriction.
Remove accumulated waste from open areas while preserving some mature biofilm on wood and stone. A pleco is not a maintenance worker: it converts food and grazing material into waste like every other fish. If nitrate rises rapidly or debris collects behind hardscape, reduce excess feeding, improve access for siphoning and reassess total stocking.
Wood is valuable, but the reason should be stated accurately. It provides shade, visual barriers, cave structure and a surface where biofilm and aufwuchs develop. It is not a nutritionally complete food and should not be advertised as essential for digestion. A peer-reviewed study of catfishes commonly called wood eaters found poor cellulose digestion and weight loss on wood-focused feeding, which is a useful warning against replacing a real diet with driftwood.
| Feature | Good choice | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | Aquarium-safe root wood with sanded or naturally smooth contact points | Splintering pieces, sharp cut ends or chemically treated timber |
| Caves | Smooth ceramic, rounded slate or stable wood cavities sized for the fish | Tight holes where extended fins or a growing body can become trapped |
| Plants | Well-rooted or attached species such as Anubias and Java fern | Fragile planting used as the only cover in a newly arranged tank |
| Substrate | Fine sand or smooth rounded gravel | Sharp gravel, glass chips or abrasive decorative stone |
| Intakes | Guarded or covered with a maintained intake sponge | Exposed high-suction gaps within the fish's resting route |
Plants make useful shade and help break lines of sight, but they do not replace caves. Secure wood and rock before filling; a burrowing or pushing fish should not be able to undermine a stack. Longfin safety also means avoiding persistent fin-nipping tank mates and leaving a smooth route from the chosen cave to the feeding area.
This fish should be treated as an omnivorous grazer, not as a glass-cleaning appliance. Mature aquariums provide algae, biofilm, microbes and detrital material, but those resources are unpredictable and rarely constitute a complete diet. Offer a vegetable-rich sinking staple and watch the selected fish feed, especially during the first weeks.
| Food | Role | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Quality vegetable-rich pleco wafer or chip | Measured staple with vitamins and minerals | Offer after lights dim in a place where the fish can reach it |
| Courgette, green bean or other safe blanched vegetable | Texture and dietary variety | Use clean small portions and remove before they spoil |
| Natural algae and biofilm | Grazing enrichment and supplementary nutrition | Preserve some mature surfaces; do not rely on it alone |
| Balanced sinking omnivore food | Modest protein and amino-acid variety | Rotate in sensible portions rather than feeding rich protein daily |
| Frozen invertebrate food | Occasional conditioning food | Use sparingly and remove leftovers |
Feed according to body condition, temperature, aquarium maturity and competition rather than an automatic wafer count. A small juvenile and a large adult do not need the same portion. The abdomen should not look pinched, but repeated heavy swelling after meals is not a success. Remove vegetables while they remain recognisable; a softening slice left for days can overwhelm water quality.
Place food near the cave after the main lights dim. Then use a low room light to confirm that the fish reaches it. Fast midwater fish and other bottom feeders can consume sinking food first, leaving the bristlenose to lose weight in an apparently well-fed aquarium. Feeding in two separated locations can reduce competition.
A settled Ancistrus may rasp soft green films and biofilm from glass, wood and decor. That behaviour is useful, but no fish guarantees a clean aquarium. It may ignore hard spot algae, mature black beard algae or problem growth caused by excessive light and nutrients. Appetite also changes with age, individual preference and the amount of prepared food offered.
Use algae as a diagnostic signal. If growth increases, review photoperiod, direct sunlight, plant health, feeding, fertiliser balance, nitrate, phosphate and maintenance. Do not add animals simply to compensate for a cause the aquarium can no longer support. An algae-control purchase that overloads the filter makes the underlying problem worse.
Never withhold proper food to force grazing. A pale body can make a pinched abdomen or poor condition harder to notice at a glance, so inspect the fish from the side and below when possible. Healthy grazing is enrichment; starvation is not a treatment plan.
Bristlenose plecos spend much of the day attached to wood, glass, cave walls or shaded surfaces and often become more active toward evening. A secure fish may learn the feeding routine and appear before lights out. A newly arrived fish can remain hidden for several days, so confirm feeding through direct observation and body condition rather than assuming absence means nocturnal success.
Mature males of many common aquarium Ancistrus develop stronger tentacles across the snout and head. Females may have fewer or shorter tentacles, often nearer the lip, but variation and immaturity make juvenile sexing uncertain. The representative image shows pronounced facial bristles; it does not mean the selected fish will be male or already display that development.
Individuals can defend caves. The behaviour may look like blocking an entrance, short chasing or pushing another bottom fish away from food. Mild boundary-setting can occur without injury, but repeated exclusion, torn fins, a fish trapped high in a corner or consistent missed meals require action. Add visual barriers only if the footprint remains usable, and separate fish when the same individual cannot access shelter and food safely.
No named tank mate is automatically safe. Compare adult size, temperature, pH, hardness, feeding speed, floor use, cave use and temperament. The Bristlenose Pleco hub is the right place to compare the wider range, while the pleco category helps distinguish other body sizes and feeding strategies.
| Companion type | Assessment | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Calm midwater community fish | Often possible after exact parameter checks | Usually use different space, but may still take sinking food |
| Corydoras and other bottom feeders | Requires a larger footprint and feeding plan | Share floor and food; they are not automatically compatible because both are called peaceful |
| Another bristlenose-type fish | Case by case | Cave and feeding disputes become more likely with maturity |
| Adult dwarf shrimp | Possible but not guaranteed | The pleco is not a dedicated hunter, yet no fish-and-shrimp combination is risk free |
| Tiny shrimplets or fish fry | Do not promise safety | Small animals, eggs and weakened individuals can be consumed opportunistically |
| Fin nippers or aggressive bottom cichlids | Avoid | Extended fins and cave competition create a high injury risk |
| Goldfish or outdoor pond stock | Avoid | Temperature, seasonal stability and husbandry do not align |
For a neutral longfin comparison, see the standard Longfin Bristlenose Pleco. The Gold Longfin Bristlenose is a different pale trade form, while the Lemon Blue Eye longfin listing illustrates why colour and L144 labels should not be merged. These are purchase comparisons, not recommendations to keep multiple adults together.
Snow White Longfin Bristlenose Plecos are not schooling fish. A second fish is optional, and selecting two does not create a pair. Without reliable sexing, two juveniles can mature into fish that contest the same cave or feeding patch. Even a male and female may be incompatible outside breeding behaviour.
If attempting a multi-fish setup, start with a larger footprint, duplicate shaded retreats and more caves than fish. Position cave entrances in different directions and break direct sight lines. Feed at more than one location. Count every fish during routine observation and verify that each abdomen remains filled appropriately.
Have a mature separation aquarium or suitable divider ready before conflict begins. Moving a bullied fish into an uncycled emergency container simply exchanges social stress for water-quality stress. Separation is the correct outcome whenever one fish cannot rest, feed or move through the aquarium without repeated pursuit.
Many Ancistrus are cave spawners. Males commonly guard the clutch and developing fry within a chosen cavity, but this general biology does not make every unsexed juvenile easy to breed. This listing does not guarantee sex, maturity, fertility, pairing, lineage or breeding readiness.
A 2026 peer-reviewed study of Ancistrus multispinis found that spawning output varied with adult female-to-male ratio under a controlled recirculating system. That study concerns another identified species and mature broodstock. It supports caution: reproduction depends on species, adults, sex ratio, environment and management, so an “easy breeding” promise for this unresolved trade form would be unsound.
Responsible breeding also requires lineage records. Because the supplier label does not certify an original L144 line, offspring should not be advertised as pure locality stock. Record the parent purchase, trade name, photographs and any later provenance information. Avoid crossing pale forms simply because retail labels look similar; Snow White, albino, gold and lemon-blue-eye labels can describe different traits.
Before breeding, plan first foods, extra filtration, water changes, grow-out space and routes for responsibly placing juveniles. A guarded cave can contain more fry than a community aquarium can rear safely. Do not induce repeated spawning when the adults or filtration are not in condition.
Prepare before dispatch: the aquarium must be cycled, temperature steady, filter flowing, intake covered, cave available and test results known. Review the new-fish acclimation guide and use the acclimation timer alongside the current instructions supplied with the delivery.
Acclimation should respond to actual temperature and chemistry rather than follow an unnecessarily long ritual. Once a shipping bag is opened, water chemistry can change; do not leave the fish sitting in transport water for hours. Follow the retailer method, minimise exposure, and transfer without adding bag water to the aquarium where practical.
Dim the lights and let the fish find cover. Do not lift wood repeatedly to make it visible. Offer a small sinking food near the chosen retreat after the fish has had time to settle, then remove uneaten food. A juvenile may hide, but it should maintain normal posture and breathing.
During the first week, record temperature and test ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH. Confirm that the fish feeds, the abdomen does not become pinched, and long fins are not held against an intake or damaged by tank mates. Quarantine is valuable when suitable facilities exist. Avoid preventative medication without a diagnosis, because unnecessary treatment can stress the fish and biological filter.
| Observation | Check first | Practical response |
|---|---|---|
| Fish remains hidden | Arrival time, brightness, available caves, aggression and feeding schedule | Reduce disturbance, add safe shade and verify feeding after lights dim |
| Pinched abdomen | Food access, portion, parasites and competition | Observe a dedicated feed; quarantine and seek diagnosis if weight loss continues |
| Rapid breathing | Ammonia, nitrite, oxygen, temperature, gill irritation and disease | Test immediately, correct environmental causes safely and seek aquatic-veterinary advice if persistent |
| Split or frayed long fins | Sharp decor, intake suction, chasing and water quality | Remove the cause, improve water quality and separate persistent aggressors |
| Repeated surface or glass dashing | Water chemistry, contaminants, aggression and oxygen | Investigate the environment before adding medication |
| White spots, ulcers or cottony growth | Quarantine history, recent additions and water quality | Isolate when appropriate and obtain a diagnosis rather than combining treatments blindly |
A pale morph should not be judged by colour alone. Look for clear eyes, steady attachment to surfaces, an appropriately filled abdomen, intact skin and fins, and interest in food. Some fish remain reserved during the day, but progressive wasting, laboured breathing, loss of balance, severe swelling or open lesions need prompt professional attention.
Pale bristlenose listings are often treated as synonyms, which creates poor search results and disappointed customers. Snow White describes the trade colour form on this page. Albino normally refers to reduced melanin with characteristic eye pigmentation. Gold and lemon-blue-eye are other hobby labels. Longfin describes finnage and can occur alongside more than one colour trait.
| Label | What it can communicate | What it cannot prove alone |
|---|---|---|
| Snow White | A very pale selected aquarium colour form | Species, eye colour, lineage or the exact shade of every fish |
| Longfin | Selected extended finnage | Sex, maturity or final fin length at dispatch |
| Albino | A pigmentation condition in a stated line | That every pale fish is the same genetic form |
| Gold or lemon | A yellow-toned trade colour description | Original L-number identity or relation to this Snow White stock |
| L144 | A historical hobby identifier or present supplier label | A formal species name, current locality or pure documented lineage |
This distinction is useful for people and Google image search. A clean entity description performs better than stuffing every related morph into one title. It also protects buyers from assuming that a white longfin image guarantees the eye colour or ancestry associated with another listing.
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Each selected quantity is one unsexed live fish in the size grade chosen from the live selector. It is not a pair, breeding group or guaranteed male or female.
The listing has approximate living grades of 3-4 cm, 4-5 cm, 5-6 cm and 6-8 cm. Availability can vary, so use the current selector rather than description text.
No. Live fish cannot be manufactured to a millimetre. The bands are approximate dispatch sizes and do not promise age, sex, maturity or adult length.
The exact strain maximum is not documented. Plan conservatively for a common bristlenose-type body of roughly 10-15 cm plus clearance for extended fins, while recognising that this is context rather than a certified maximum for the stock.
Around a 90 x 30 cm footprint or larger is a practical adult-planned start for one. Increase bottom area, caves and filtration for a community or more than one bristlenose.
Plan around 22-26°C and avoid rapid changes. Ask for current holding-water information when available and use a reliable heater and independent thermometer.
About pH 6.5-7.5 with soft-to-moderately hard, stable water is a conservative plan for this unresolved captive trade form. Match changes gradually rather than chasing a care-sheet number.
No. It may graze soft algae and biofilm, but it requires measured vegetable-rich sinking food, dietary variety and observation that it is actually eating.
Wood is excellent for shelter, caves, grazing surface and biofilm. Published research does not support treating wood as a nutritionally complete or essential digestive food, so provide a proper diet.
Sometimes, in a larger structured aquarium with more caves than fish, separated feeding areas and a mature backup tank. Two unsexed juveniles are not automatically a pair and may contest caves as they mature.
No. Sex is not guaranteed. Juvenile bristle development is not a reliable promise, and the representative gallery image cannot be used to select sex.
L144 is the supplier's trade label, not a certified scientific identity or lineage for this stock. The product is presented honestly as a Snow White Longfin Bristlenose Pleco, Ancistrus sp.
No. Those labels can refer to different pigmentation traits and trade lines. This listing does not merge them or guarantee an eye colour from another morph name.
No. It is a representative image created without a supplier or specimen photograph. It cannot promise exact colour, eye detail, sex, bristles, fin length or lineage.
Possibly, but not automatically. Corydoras share floor and food, so need a larger footprint and feeding plan. Adult shrimp may coexist in some aquariums, but eggs, shrimplets and weakened animals cannot be guaranteed safe.
No. This is a tropical aquarium fish. UK pond temperatures and seasonal changes do not provide a dependable long-term environment.
Many Ancistrus are cave spawners, but this product is not sexed, paired, mature or breeding-ready. Successful breeding requires suitable adults, caves, stable water, first foods, grow-out space and a lineage record.
Eligible livestock purchases receive Live Arrival Guarantee cover when the current terms are followed. WELCOME10 gives eligible new customers 10% off their first purchase.
