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I have a fish that is either a common pleco or a BN. if it is a common pleco im going to return it. Are there any distinguishing traits that i could use to identify this fish?

Hi,
Here is the picture, description, and information about
the BN catfish:

http://www.aquatic-hobbyist.com/profiles/freshwater/catfish/bristlenose.html

Here is the picture, etc, of the common plecostomus:

http://www.elmersaquarium.com/10plecostomus.htm

The bristlenose prefers darker backgrounds and gravel and
likes to chew on driftwood.

Frank


Last edited by FRANK at 08-Jul-2005 15:38

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To begin with a BN is a specific pleco

As for distinguishing them, I know that my BN (though I have albino) seem to have had a smoother body. They won't get as large as a "common pleco". And I know when the male hits sexual maturity he will develop bristles on and around his mouth opening, and I never noticed that on my previous common plecos, though I may have had females

I know the bn's aren't as rough on plants, as my common plecos were, but that may be too late

hope some of that helps, heidi

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The BN is a pleco, but it is smaller and more suitable for smaller tanks.

ok thanks guys. Im pretty sure i have a BN now.

If it has Bristles on his face, then it's a BN Pleco.


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