Bristlenose catfish ID plz

Discussion in 'ID Needed' started by Reafer, Jul 27, 2009.

  1. Reafer

    Reafer

    Joined:
    May 16, 2009
    Messages:
    660
    Likes Received:
    142
    Location:
    Port Elizabeth
    hi guys i got 2 of these little guys and i am not to sure on there sub-species , the guy at the LFS thought i was mad to ask him :( he just said Brislenose ...... they are still small about 20mm and the tips of there fins are white, sorry for the pick quality i will try get a better one if needed
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Jul 27, 2009
    Reafer, Jul 27, 2009
    #1

  2. Guest




  3. Gilbertr14

    Gilbertr14 Phenacogrammus

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2009
    Messages:
    746
    Likes Received:
    3
    Location:
    Kraaifontein, Cape Town
    They all look so close...
    I would almost hazard an orange marble high fin.
     
    Gilbertr14, Jul 27, 2009
    #2
  4. OP
    Reafer

    Reafer

    Joined:
    May 16, 2009
    Messages:
    660
    Likes Received:
    142
    Location:
    Port Elizabeth
    Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus maybe......?
     
    Reafer, Jul 27, 2009
    #3
  5. FLOSSIE

    FLOSSIE

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2009
    Messages:
    20
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Perth- Australia
    looks like an orange spot to me.
    possibly a calaco

    HTH Nick
     
    FLOSSIE, Jul 31, 2009
    #4
  6. OP
    Reafer

    Reafer

    Joined:
    May 16, 2009
    Messages:
    660
    Likes Received:
    142
    Location:
    Port Elizabeth
    they are Ancistrus temminckii
     
    Reafer, Aug 10, 2009
    #5
  7. Laure

    Laure Cyano Terminator

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2009
    Messages:
    903
    Likes Received:
    10
    Location:
    Port Elizabeth
    Nice fish. Which I could actually keep one or two in my planted tank coz they such good algae eaters.
     
    Laure, Aug 11, 2009
    #6

Recent Posts

Loading...
Similar Threads - Bristlenose catfish Forum Date
bristlenose catfish breeding Breeding Jan 24, 2016
information required on bristlenose catfish Catfish Jul 5, 2015
Bristlenose catfish Wanted/Swop/Freebies Feb 3, 2013
Bristlenose catfish Wanted/Swop/Freebies Jan 15, 2013
Need some help identifying a bristlenose catfish (Ancistrus) General Discussions Aug 3, 2012
Breeding Bristlenose catfish? Breeding May 4, 2011
Freebie: Bristlenose Wanted/Swop/Freebies Sep 21, 2024

Share This Page