Specialty freshwater livestock
Long Fin Chocolate Bristlenose
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Dive into the rich hues of the Long Fin Chocolate Bristlenose Pleco, a striking variant prized for its deep cocoa-brown body and elegant, flowing fins. Selectively tank-bred for both color and finnage, this pleco transforms any freshwater setup into a showcase of luxurious texture and movement. Beyond its eye-catching appearance, it’s a diligent algae grazer and biofilm consumer, working quietly behind the scenes to keep surfaces clean.
Species Care
Care Sheet
Tank Setup
- Minimum tank size: 20 gallons (30+ gallons recommended for multiple specimens)
- Substrate: Fine sand or smooth gravel
- Decor: Driftwood, slate/ceramic caves for grazing and hiding
- Plants: Anubias, Java fern, Bolbitis, and other low-light species
Water Parameters
Parameter
Recommended Range
Temperature
72–82 °F (22–28 °C)
pH
6.5–7.5
Hardness (KH)
3–10 dKH
Filtration
Moderate to strong with gentle flow
Diet and Feeding
- High-quality algae wafers or spirulina-based pellets
- Blanched vegetables: zucchini, cucumber, spinach
- Occasional protein treats: frozen bloodworms or shrimp pellets
- Natural biofilm grazing on wood and décor
Compatibility and Behavior
- Ideal tankmates: tetras, rasboras, guppies, mollies, Corydoras catfish, kuhli loaches, peaceful gouramis
- Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species
- Males can be territorial; provide multiple hiding spots