Super Red Longfin Pleco – Solid Orange-Red Bristlenose with Long Flowing Fins
The Super Red Longfin Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) is one of the most colorful bristlenose strains in the hobby: an aquarium-developed form with a uniform orange-red body and long, flowing fins in the same color. It keeps the practical traits of the bristlenose group – a small adult size of around 4–5 inches, a peaceful temperament and a steady appetite for algae and biofilm. These are offered as Small juveniles, ready to grow out in your tank.
Super Red Longfin Pleco Key Features
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Super Red Coloration: Uniform orange-red from snout to tail, fins included – no dark body pattern.
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Longfin Strain: Extended fins that flow behind the fish as it moves.
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Size: Small: Sold as small juveniles; color and fin length keep developing as they grow.
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Stays Small: Adults reach roughly 4–5 inches, so they suit community and planted tanks.
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Bristles on Males: Adult males develop fleshy bristles across the snout; females show only short ones along its edge.
Super Red Longfin Pleco Care Requirements
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Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons while young; plan for 30 gallons or more for adults, 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.
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Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish – tetras, rasboras, corys, gouramis and angelfish. Avoid fin nippers such as tiger barbs.
Why Choose Our Super Red Longfin Pleco
Super reds show their best color in clean, stable water and on a varied diet. At Amazonia Tropical Fish LLC, our Super Red Longfin 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.
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
We safely ship these Super Red Longfin Plecos nationwide from our US-based facility using specialized, insulated packaging. Every order is fully covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
