Green Dragon Longfin Bristlenose Pleco – A Compact Algae Grazer with Flowing Fins
The Green Dragon Longfin Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) is an aquarium-developed bristlenose strain that pairs a dark olive-green body, softly marbled with lighter patches, with long, flowing fins. Like all bristlenose plecos it stays small – around 4–5 inches as an adult – so it suits community tanks where a common pleco would quickly outgrow the space. It grazes algae and biofilm from wood, rocks and glass, and adult males develop the fleshy bristles on the snout that give the group its name.
Green Dragon Longfin Bristlenose Pleco Key Features
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Longfin Strain: Extended dorsal, pectoral and tail fins that trail behind the fish as it moves – a striking contrast to the standard short-finned bristlenose.
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Green Dragon Coloration: A deep olive-green to charcoal body with lighter marbling across the head and back.
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Stays Small: Grows to roughly 4–5 inches, a fraction of the size of a common pleco, so it fits planted and community aquariums.
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Natural Algae Grazer: Works over driftwood, rocks and glass, keeping soft algae and biofilm in check alongside a proper vegetable-based diet.
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Peaceful Bottom Dweller: Ignores tank mates and keeps to caves and wood; adult males may claim a cave of their own.
Green Dragon Longfin Bristlenose Pleco Care Requirements
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Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons for an adult, with driftwood, caves and smooth decor that won’t tear the long fins.
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Water Temperature: 72–80°F (22–27°C).
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pH Range: 6.5–7.5. Adapts well to moderate hardness; keep the water clean and well oxygenated.
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Diet: Primarily herbivorous. Algae wafers and sinking vegetable-based foods, plus blanched zucchini, squash or cucumber. Offer occasional bloodworm or shrimp pellets, and keep driftwood in the tank for the fiber they rasp from it.
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Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish – tetras, rasboras, corys, gouramis and angelfish. Avoid fin nippers such as tiger barbs, which target the long fins.
Why Choose Our Green Dragon Longfin Bristlenose Pleco
Longfin bristlenose need clean water and gentle handling to keep those fins intact. At Amazonia Tropical Fish LLC, our Green Dragon Longfin Bristlenose Pleco undergo a rigorous, multi-week quarantine process. They are prophylactically treated for internal and external parasites and are verified to be eating well before they are ever offered for sale. You are receiving premium, stabilized stock.
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