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Gold longfin Bristle-Nose (Ancistrus sp. gold long fin)
23–29°C · pH 6–7.5 · 80L
£16.99£19.99
Red-and-black bristlenose catfish — a hardy, peaceful algae grazer with bold colour. Easy care. 23–28°C, pH 6.0–7.5.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Ancistrus sp. red + black
Red-and-black bristlenose catfish — a hardy, peaceful algae grazer with bold colour. Easy care. 23–28°C, pH 6.0–7.5.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
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
Carrying a striking red-and-black colour form, this bristlenose catfish (Ancistrus sp.) brings extra visual punch to the bottom of the tank while doing the unglamorous job of grazing algae. The contrast of warm reddish tones against darker markings makes it a favourite among keepers who want a working catfish that also looks the part.
It is a genuinely easy fish: peaceful, adaptable and long-lived, with a potential lifespan of around ten years. Adults sit in the 10–15 cm range. Although classed as an omnivore, it grazes algae as its main occupation, so vegetable-led foods, sinking wafers and a chunk of driftwood keep it healthy and busy.
A 60-litre tank or larger, dressed with wood and caves, suits it well. It accepts moderately soft to moderately hard water across the listed band, which keeps maintenance straightforward. A hardness range of 2 to 15 dGH covers most home aquariums, and a temperature anywhere between 23 and 28°C will keep it comfortable and grazing.
One thing worth planning for is final size: this colour form can reach 10 to 15 cm, so it earns its keep but needs the floor space to match. Given a decade-long potential lifespan, it is best thought of as a permanent member of the tank rather than a quick fix for an algae problem.
This red-and-black bristlenose mixes happily with peaceful community fish including tetras, rasboras, corydoras, livebearers and dwarf cichlids. Keep it away from large aggressive cichlids, very territorial bottom catfish, fin-nipping species, predators big enough to take juveniles, and other bristlenose plecos in an undersized tank. Being a peaceful, easy-care species it suits keepers of all experience levels, asking only for clean water, a vegetable-led diet and wood to graze on. With a potential lifespan of around ten years and an adult size in the 10 to 15 cm range, it is a fish to plan a tank around rather than an afterthought. Each one travels via a licensed live-animal courier and is backed by our live arrival guarantee.
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