{"product_id":"longfin-albino-common-bristlenose-ancistrus-sp-common","title":"Longfin Albino Common Bristlenose | Ancistrus sp. 'Common'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Longfin Albino Common Bristlenose pairs the hobby's hardest-working algae grazer with flowing fins and a soft peach-and-cream albino body. A peaceful, bombproof catfish that reaches around 12–15 cm, it earns its keep cleaning the tank while looking a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e catfish live in the flowing, oxygen-rich rivers and streams of South America, where they cling to submerged timber and rocks and rasp at the biofilm and algae that coat them. Driftwood is a genuine dietary need, not just décor — these fish digest the fibres and the wood also harbours the algae and microbes they graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis variety shows the pinkish-cream body and pale pink eyes of the albino form, dressed in long, trailing dorsal, pectoral and tail fins. Mature males grow a bush of fleshy tentacles (bristles) across the snout; females stay smoother-faced. A flattened, armour-plated body and rasping sucker-mouth complete the classic bristlenose look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most peaceful fish in the hobby. Bristlenose spend their days grazing surfaces and hiding in caves and rarely bother tankmates. Males can be territorial toward other male bristlenose over a favoured cave, so provide a retreat each if you keep several. The trailing fins of the longfin form are delicate, so avoid boisterous fin-nippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA herbivore that needs a plant-heavy diet: sinking algae wafers, spirulina, blanched vegetables such as zucchini, cucumber and pumpkin, plus a permanent piece of driftwood to rasp. A little protein (the occasional bloodworm) is fine but should be a minor part of the diet. Well-fed adults keep glass and décor admirably clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and forgiving, but with a solid appetite comes a solid bioload — keep good filtration and do regular water changes. Provide driftwood, caves and shaded spots. The longfin form's flowing fins can be prone to damage in poor water or from nipping tankmates, so keep water clean and companions gentle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery easy — often breeds unbidden in a community tank. The male takes a cave, entices a female to lay inside, then guards and fans the orange eggs until the fry emerge and cling to the glass and wood. No special conditioning is needed beyond good food and clean water, making bristlenose a great first fish to breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAncistrus sp. 'Common' (albino longfin form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLongfin Albino Common Bristlenose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectively bred; wild \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e from South American rivers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 12–15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–12 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbivore (algae, wood, sinking vegetable foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners; community and planted tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — grazes algae, does not eat healthy plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmost any peaceful community fish: tetras, rasboras, danios, barbs, peaceful cichlids, rainbowfish, gouramis and other catfish. Excellent, productive members of planted community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive cichlids that may bully or damage them, fin-nipping species that shred the longfin's fins, and other territorial plecos kept without enough caves. 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