Bristlenose?

[DanielG]

hello

i got a bristlenose plec about 3 weeks ago, its doing really well and is about 2.5 inches in length, my only concern is that its is a bristlenose, it has no bristles on its nose and im worried that it might be a different plec and get to big for my tank

 

[loachman]

hello

i got a bristlenose plec about 3 weeks ago, its doing really well and is about 2.5 inches in length, my only concern is that its is a bristlenose, it has no bristles on its nose and im worried that it might be a different plec and get to big for my tank

some do not have bristles to speak of, especially the females. I believe the easiest way is to look for the white tips on their tail. check planetcatfish for some pics to compare with what you have.

 

[stang1]

Loachman is right about the tips and to check Planetcatfish.com.
Males generally develop there bristles at about 1.5-2" and some females will get a few or none at all.

 

[sizzla01]

Had mine about 5 mths now and "she" is about 1 & half inch long.

She only has very slight prominant bristle's on her nose.

I would suggect you probably got a lady coz the male bristles tend to be more prominant.