Brown Longfin Bristlenose

Brown Longfin Bristlenose (Ancistrus sp.)
A hardy and elegant pleco with long, flowing fins and a classic earthy brown tone

The Brown Longfin Bristlenose is a beautiful variant of the common bristlenose pleco, featuring graceful, extended fins and a warm chocolate-brown body. Hardy, peaceful, and excellent at keeping algae under control, this fish is perfect for planted and community aquariums. Its manageable size and gentle nature make it a favorite among both beginners and experienced aquarists. Provide plenty of driftwood and caves for hiding and grazing to keep this fish healthy and happy.

Need to Know:

• Recommended For: Peaceful community and planted tanks

• Minimum Tank Size: 75 litres

• Temperature Range: 22–28°C

• pH Range: 6.5–7.5

• Recommended School Size: Best kept singly or as a pair

• Compatibility: Peaceful; safe with small and medium non-aggressive species

• Max Size: 10–12 cm

Shipping Disclaimer:

All fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.

Special Requests:

If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.

Rural Shipping:

Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot/point here: https://nzcextras.co.nz/nearestlocation/