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Connor333 Hobbyist Posts: 111 Kudos: 72 Votes: 0 Registered: 09-Apr-2004	I am scared my BN is a common plec or something because he doesn't have any bristles.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Klee Banned Posts: 420 Kudos: 307 Votes: 0 Registered: 25-May-2004	Theresa---I'm pretty sure you're stocking two females, though the head on the second one is a bit wide---on an unrelated note; holey MOLEY those prices are high on liveaquaria. [span class="edited"][Edited by Klee 2004-07-09 12:00][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Connor333 Hobbyist Posts: 111 Kudos: 72 Votes: 0 Registered: 09-Apr-2004	This is the same pic but bigger. You can't see the nose but I don't think this little guy(girl)has bristles. http://img54.photobucket.com/albums/v165/Connor333/fish%20pics/?action=view&current=Pleco.jpg
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
TheGoldenDojo Fish Addict Posts: 575 Kudos: 559 Votes: 8 Registered: 04-Apr-2004	Those are some nice plecos.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	This is my female when I first got her just over 2 months ago, she's not too much bigger now. I'm not if this one is M or F I like the differences in their color. Same plec here but this shot gives a better indication of its size. Really, really likes broccoli [/font][/font][/font] ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
~jamie~ Big Fish Posts: 463 Kudos: 671 Votes: 65 Registered: 08-May-2004	My male ABN is about 5" now... Check out my album, there are a couple pics of my male and female... http://community.webshots.com/album/150217595VqpLqD
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Connor333 Hobbyist Posts: 111 Kudos: 72 Votes: 0 Registered: 09-Apr-2004	Ok I have found an older pic of my pleco. Not a very good pic but it's the only one I can get right now. Sorry What do ya think?http://img54.photobucket.com/albums/v165/Connor333/fish%20pics/?action=view&current=Plecotest.jpg [span class="edited"][Edited by Connor333 2004-07-09 11:22][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
clownloachfan Fish Addict Posts: 660 Kudos: 850 Votes: 115 Registered: 10-Oct-2003	well i was searching the web and found this. As you can see in the pics, most plecos with bristles belong to the ancistrus name. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/scateg.cfm?siteid=21&pCatId=837 check out these especially.-bushy nose, starey night, albino long fin, albino gold bushy. Hope this is worth some use. [span class="edited"][Edited by clownloachfan 2004-07-06 14:38][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	My lfs doesnt even get BN's in regularly...but if your lfs is reliable and carry more than one type, you could probably ask. I think that most stay rather small as far as plecs go. -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
sly Big Fish Posts: 377 Kudos: 251 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jun-2004	Which species of BN are the smallest. I don't want one that's too large ]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	well usally females only have a little bit of bristles unlike the males! so you very well could have a common plec what is the size of yours?? also my bn looks different than common plec cause of the color patten im sure yours is probably a female bn just with only some really tiny bristles you cant see!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Connor333 Hobbyist Posts: 111 Kudos: 72 Votes: 0 Registered: 09-Apr-2004	Thanks FerretFanatic, I might be able to get a pic but it might not be for a few days.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Connor---just because your BN doesnt have bristles doesnt mean its a common plec. Most female BN's dont have bristles and thats usually how you sex them. You probably have a little baby girl, thats all. Can you post a picture? -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Quite awhile ago I put a bn plec into my 15 gallon to help clean up algae. Well the algae is gone...but the bn is huge! I thought they only grew to be about 5...but this guy seems to be pushing that. He is also very wide, almost 2 inches. And he's usually very shy. Is this normal BN size? -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	i like him i hope mine gets some mad bristles like those ! MY BN is tiny at the mo compared to yours ya same here mine is only about 2in long and 1 across!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
nitro Big Fish Posts: 395 Kudos: 823 Votes: 50 Registered: 20-Nov-2003	Woah Big BN!. has lots of bristles on him. MY BN is tiny at the mo compared to yours.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Okay here's some pictures of Kitty for ya'll http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/flippinlee143/album?.dir=/7edb EnJoY -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Jason_R_S Moderator Posts: 2811 Kudos: 2421 Votes: 391 Registered: 18-Apr-2001	There are several different species of bristlenose plec...at least 20 or more. I'm sure there will be differences in max. size between these species. Some will only grow to ~4" where others might max at 6-7". Also, some will grow much wider than others. I saw a huge male once that I'd swear had a head that was 2.5-3" wide. Jason
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	wow cool i never new they got that big! i hope mine gets that big! Hey ferret could you get a few pics plezz!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Light_Bright Moderator Posts: 1156 Kudos: 1403 Votes: 351 Registered: 16-Jan-2002	My male BN is about 6 inches long and the same as yours...about 2 inches wide. My female is just a bit smaller. ___________________________________________ If at first you DO succeed, try not to look astonished.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
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