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Shortfin Common Bristlenose Pelco Catfish
Shortfin Common Bristlenose Pelco Catfish
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The common bristlenose is one of the most useful fish you can keep. They are excellent algae eaters that will clean glass, wood, and decorations, earning their keep in any community tank. Males develop the distinctive "bristle" nose as they mature. Hardy, peaceful, and low-maintenance, they are the ideal clean-up crew fish for any setup.
Home-bred by me in QLD.
- Adult size: 10–12cm
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Tank size: 60L minimum
- Temperature: 22–28°C
- Diet: Algae, sinking wafers, driftwood (they rasp on wood), blanched vegetables
- Difficulty: Beginner-friendly
You will receive young fish, randomly selected.
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My fish room is 100% solar powered, water is recycled where practical, and packaging is biodegradable wherever possible.
My fish room is 100% solar powered, water is recycled where practical, and packaging is biodegradable wherever possible.
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