🐟 Super Red Longfin Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp. L144)
🐟 Super Red Longfin Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp. L144)
Freshwater Peaceful Bottom-Dwelling Algae Grazer • Genuine Deep Red-Orange Coloration • Long, Flowing Fins • Premium Show Strain
📋 The Super Red Longfin Bristlenose Pleco genuinely combines two distinct traits: an intense, deep red-orange body coloration, and the longfin trait, which produces genuinely elongated, flowing fins compared to standard short-finned bristlenose strains. Worth knowing upfront: the "L144" designation is genuinely one of the most contested in the pleco-numbering system — the true original line traced to a single golden-mutation fish from a 1990s shipment that has since died out, and modern stock carries a different lineage.
Like all bristlenose plecos, this is a genuinely hardy, peaceful, and highly effective algae grazer, remaining considerably more compact than common plecos, with the combination of intense color and flowing fins making it a genuinely premium show-quality strain.
This species is a genuine cave breeder, and males will guard the eggs and fry once spawning occurs — a well-documented, frequently observed behavior even in home aquariums.
🔴🎏 Highlights
🔴 Genuine Deep Red-Orange Coloration: An intense, premium color strain
🎏 Genuine Longfin Trait: Elongated, flowing fins
📏 Genuinely Compact Size: Far more manageable than common plecos
🌿 Genuine Algae Grazing Specialist: Safe for live plants and décor
✅ Genuinely Hardy & Peaceful: An easy, adaptable community fish
🧾 A Quick Look at the Super Red Longfin Bristlenose Pleco
📛 Common Name: Super Red Longfin Bristlenose Pleco
🔬 Scientific Name: Ancistrus sp. L144
👨👩👧 Family: Loricariidae
🌍 Origin: South America — captive-bred premium color strain
📏 Max Size: Up to 12–15 cm (5–6")
🧂 Water Type: Freshwater
🌡️ Temperature Range: 23–27°C (73–81°F)
🧪 pH Range: 6.5–7.5
🧠 Care Level: Easy — genuinely one of the most beginner-friendly plecos
💖 Temperament: Peaceful; males mildly territorial toward each other
🏠 Min Tank Size: 75 L (20+ gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom Dweller
🧬 Stock Type: Captive-bred premium strain
⏳ Lifespan: Genuinely 5–7 years with good care
🍽️ Diet: Herbivore/Omnivore (algae, algae wafers, blanched vegetables, sinking pellets)
🐣 Reproduction: Genuine cave breeder; males guard eggs and fry
















