Bristlenose Plec or Bristlenose Catfish |
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 Nov 15 2003, 04:33 PM
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Fish Fanatic  Group: Member Posts: 72 Joined: 21-October 03 From: Cumbernauld, Scotland Member No.: 2618  |
Is a Bristlenose Plec the same fish as a Bristlenose Catfish? If not, what size does the Plec variant grow to?
I'm confused because I've seen some shops advertising them as Plecs, while others advertise them as Catfish Mj |
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Nov 15 2003, 04:40 PM
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 Mr Jackass Himself  Group: Retired Mod Posts: 2528 Joined: 2-October 03 From: Dublin, Ireland Member No.: 2343 |
They are actually Ancistrus, which is a species of catfish. There are a few different types but all remain small and have a cute 'hand puppet' look to them. Every tank should have some of them!! Except african and saltwater of course!!
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Nov 15 2003, 05:39 PM
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Fish Fanatic Group: Member Posts: 72 Joined: 21-October 03 From: Cumbernauld, Scotland Member No.: 2618 |
Hi Ken,
Thanks for the reply, as it confirmed my initial thoughts, but wanted to make sure, as I seen a BN Plec today, but wasn't sure what size it grows to. As an aside, I'm looking for a bit more of advice if you don't mind. I have a 3ft and a 4ft tank. In the 3ft tank I have 2 Clown Plecs and a Bristlenose Catfish, with the plan being to move the BN to a bigger tank, which contains Firemouths & Acaras. The 3ft tank is more of a general community tank. The question I have is, should I leave the 2 Clowns and BN in the 3ft tank, or should I move something to the 4ft? If I should move something, what would you recommend I should move? I also have Cories in both tanks. Mj Ps Looks like I'll be buying that BN tomorrow then 
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Nov 16 2003, 12:27 PM
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Mr Jackass Himself Group: Retired Mod Posts: 2528 Joined: 2-October 03 From: Dublin, Ireland Member No.: 2343 |
The Firemouths and Acaras can be boisterous, so I would match them with a robust cat like a gibbiceps, who can handle themselve, the bristlenose are small and easily spooked but may be totally ignored by the cichlids, maybe not!!
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