Super Red Long Fin Bristlenose
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Super Red Long Fin Bristlenose is a stunning and highly sought-after freshwater catfish, chosen for its vivid red colouration, flowing long fins, and excellent algae-grazing ability.
Why you will love it
- Approx size in store: 4–6 cm
- Striking deep red body with elegant long fins
- Excellent algae eater — keeps your tank naturally clean
- Peaceful and compatible with most community fish
- Stays small — ideal for planted tanks of all sizes
Care requirements
- Care level: Easy to Moderate
- Adult size: 10–12 cm
- Temperature: 23 to 27°C
- pH: 6.5 to 7.5
- Swimming level: Bottom
- Minimum tank size: 80 litres
Feeding: Offer a varied diet including high-quality sinking pellets, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber). Supplement with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms and brine shrimp for best colour and condition. Driftwood in the tank is highly recommended for grazing and hiding.
Compatibility: Peaceful and well-suited to community aquariums. Compatible with tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and most non-aggressive species. Avoid housing with large, aggressive fish or fin-nippers that may target the long fins.
School of Scape quality: We select healthy, vibrant fish and recommend careful acclimation and stable water parameters for best results.
Shipping
Live fish are carefully packaged with oxygen and insulation to ensure safe arrival.
Local Delivery Only: Available for Perth metro area with same-day or next-day delivery options. Please ensure someone is available to receive the delivery.
In-Store Pickup: Available at our store during business hours.
All livestock comes with our arrival guarantee — please contact us within 2 hours of delivery if there are any issues.
Acclimation: Drip acclimate over 30-45 minutes to match your water parameters before introducing to your tank.
Water parameters: Maintain stable pH, temperature and hardness. Test weekly with reliable kits.
Feeding: Feed small amounts 1-2x daily — only what fish consume in 2 minutes.
Tank mates: Research compatibility carefully. Avoid mixing aggressive species with peaceful schooling fish.
Maintenance: 25-30% weekly water change with gravel vac keeps inhabitants healthy.
Dispatch: Live fish dispatch Monday–Tuesday from Perth, WA. Orders placed Tuesday–Sunday will ship the following Monday.
Live shipping: Fish ship via insulated boxes with heat/cool packs as needed.
Live arrival guarantee: If your fish arrives unhealthy, send a photo within 4 hours of delivery for replacement or refund.
Tracking: You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order ships.
Hardware & consumables: 30-day return window for unopened items in original packaging.
Live items: Cannot be returned but are covered by our healthy arrival guarantee.
Refunds: Processed within 5 business days of receiving your return.
Need help? Contact us — we're real aquascapers based in Perth.
Is my tank ready for new fish?
Your tank should be fully cycled with stable parameters (0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, <20 nitrates) before adding new fish. If you're unsure, message us with your test results.
How are fish shipped safely?
Each fish is bagged with oxygen and packed in insulated boxes with heat or cool packs as needed. We ship Monday–Wednesday only to avoid weekend delays.
What's your live arrival guarantee?
If a fish arrives DOA, send us a photo within 4 hours of delivery (in the unopened bag) and we'll replace or refund.
Can I mix this with my existing fish?
Check the temperament tag and water parameter ranges. We're happy to advise — message us with your current stocking and we'll let you know if it's a good match.
How long should I acclimate?
Drip acclimate over 30–45 minutes to match your tank's water parameters. Don't dump the bag water into your tank.
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