{"product_id":"super-red-longfin-bristlenose-pleco-tank-bred-in-texas-peaceful-bottom-cleaner-1-25-2-0-in-juveniles-copy","title":"Super Red Shortfin Bristlenose Pleco – Tank-Bred in Texas | Peaceful Bottom Cleaner, 1.25–2.0 in Juveniles","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eSuper Red Shortfin Bristlenose Plecos \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e(parents are longfin)\u003c\/span\u003e are a peaceful, hardy, and highly desirable pleco variety known for their bright orange-red coloration, and excellent algae-grazing behavior. They are especially useful for helping keep aquarium glass, driftwood, rocks, and decorations cleaner by constantly grazing on soft algae and biofilm. Their bold color, unique body shape, and cleaning behavior make them stand out in planted tanks, community aquariums, and pleco breeding setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eThese fish are \u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"462\"\u003etank-bred in Texas\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a stronger and better-acclimated option compared with many imported plecos. They are small, peaceful bottom-dwelling catfish that spend their time grazing on surfaces, exploring driftwood, and resting under caves or plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eThe fish currently available are juveniles around \u003cstrong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"770\"\u003e1.25–2.0 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. Adult Super Red Shortfin Bristlenose Plecos typically reach about \u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e4–5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e when fully grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Red Shortfin Bristlenose Pleco, Super Red Shortfin BN Pleco, Shortfin Bristlenose Pleco\u003cbr data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly sold as \u003cem data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e sp. “Super Red Shortfin”\u003cbr data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4–5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eCurrent Sale Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.25–2.0 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom-dweller\u003cbr data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore with strong vegetable\/algae-grazing needs\u003cbr data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often 5+ years with good care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eRecommended Tank Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eSuper Red Shortfin Bristlenose Plecos do best in a mature aquarium with clean, stable water, driftwood, hiding places, and smooth surfaces to graze on. They are small, peaceful bottom-dwelling catfish that spend their time grazing on aquarium glass, driftwood, plants, rocks, and decorations. While they are excellent at helping control soft algae on glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons recommended for one adult\u003cbr data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be kept singly, as pairs, or in breeding groups with enough space and caves\u003cbr data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–80°F\u003cbr data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.8\u003cbr data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand or smooth gravel preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, guppies, endlers, corydoras, snails, shrimp, and other calm community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003eDriftwood is strongly recommended because Bristlenose Plecos naturally graze on wood and biofilm. Provide caves, plants, or shaded areas so they feel secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003eBristlenose Plecos are helpful algae grazers, but they should still be fed directly. They enjoy a varied diet of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003eAlgae wafers, sinking vegetable pellets, blanched zucchini, cucumber, green beans, spinach, Repashy, driftwood biofilm, occasional frozen bloodworms, and high-quality sinking foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003eThey will graze on algae and leftover food, but they still need regular feeding to stay healthy. A vegetable-based diet is important for good growth, color, and digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003eWhy Choose These Plecos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eThese Super Red Shortfin Bristlenose Plecos are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eTank-bred in Texas\u003cbr data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003ePeaceful and community-friendly\u003cbr data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eGreat for planted tanks\u003cbr data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eBright orange-red color\u003cbr data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eExcellent algae grazers for aquarium glass\u003cbr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eHelpful for cleaning biofilm from wood, rocks, and decorations\u003cbr data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eSmaller than common plecos\u003cbr data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eRaised locally and acclimated to aquarium conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3255\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3437\"\u003eBristlenose Plecos are excellent algae grazers, especially for soft algae on aquarium glass, but they are not a replacement for regular tank maintenance. 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