New Albino Bn

[Ant_Soton]

Yay, i got a new fishy today. Needed something to replace my common plec who got to big for my small tank so decided on an albino BN. He's a pretty cool little guy !!

 

[Blubble37]

not a bad choice. they can grow up to 15 cm and make more poop than an elephant but its the bristles that wins me over!

 

[Ant_Soton]

not a bad choice. they can grow up to 15 cm and make more poop than an elephant but its the bristles that wins me over!

Re, the poop, Tell me bout it, i got him home from the shop and his bag was full of it !!! lol But he's cool !!

 

[Blubble37]

lol - i suggest an army of shrimp next to clean up after him

 

[Ant_Soton]

lol - i suggest an army of shrimp next to clean up after him

Not a fan of shrimp !!! No offence to those who are !!

 

[Tambo91]

They are very active and look really cool lost mine recently but they are stunning and very active

 

[Ant_Soton]

At what size do they have noticable bristles and i can't see any on him yet?

 

[XFiSh_CichildX]

only the males get bristles the females sometimes get a few around the lip tho

 

[fishyfeet]

ive got a pair of longfinned ones, lovely fish

 

[XFiSh_CichildX]

i have a trio of bns 2albino female one male normal

then i have my longfin male i a diff tank

 

[Ant_Soton]

only the males get bristles the females sometimes get a few around the lip tho

ah, i see !!! love the little fish all the same, one of my Favs !!

 

[creeker]

I bought a little 3.8 cm long Albino BN at a lfs for less than what I'd pay for a good cup of coffee! He's now 5.1 cm and growing. I like the fact that not only does he keep the tank free from algae, he also picks up the stray food flake that makes it to the bottom.

 

[Ant_Soton]

I bought a little 3.8 cm long Albino BN at a lfs for less than what I'd pay for a good cup of coffee! He's now 5.1 cm and growing. I like the fact that not only does he keep the tank free from algae, he also picks up the stray food flake that makes it to the bottom.

I think some people also use them for those fish pedicures, poor fish. It can't be good for them?

 

[Dieses Madchen]

He's pretty. I think mine may be female as it looks the same size as yours, but no bristles. I just got him today to, just as you say, replace the common that got to big and was rehomed lol.

 

[Blubble37]

awww, it's cute XD