How Do I Know What L Number My Bristlenoses Are?

[orange shark]

Pretty much the question in the title.....

Thanks, orange shark

 

[idlefingers]

L numbers are for plecs which are yet to be scientifically named. Common bristlenoses have been scientifically named (Ancistrus sp.) and so do not have an L number.

For reference, Planetcatfish.com would be the place to look.

 

[xingumike]

expanding on the above, it depends what type of bristlenose you have, if it is common then exactly as idlefingers states no L number for ancistrus sp3.

picture may help although ancistrus can be hard to pin down without a catch location.

 

[LakeyGal]

Generally the common BNs from a local LFS are the Ancistrus Temmincki or Cirrhosus, try looking the names up against pics to confirm yours...

 

[xingumike]

Generally the common BNs from a local LFS are the Ancistrus Temmincki or Cirrhosus

No, they are sp(3) in every LFS i have been in

 

[orange shark]

Thanks, my bristlenose is an Ancistrus sp. (3)