{"product_id":"super-red-shortfin-ancistrus","title":"Super Red Shortfin Ancistrus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Red Shortfin Ancistrus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a selectively bred Bristlenose Pleco prized for its rich orange-red colour, compact adult size and excellent community temperament. Unlike the longfin form, this fish has the classic short-fin Ancistrus profile, making it a clean, robust-looking algae grazer for planted aquariums, community tanks and dedicated pleco setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love Them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright orange-red colour that deepens as the fish matures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Bristlenose Pleco size compared with larger pleco species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful community temperament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful grazer of soft algae and natural biofilm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic short-fin body shape rather than the longfin variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 10–15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 L+ for a single adult; larger if keeping multiple Ancistrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 6.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e primarily herbivore\/omnivore; quality algae wafers, spirulina-based foods, vegetables and natural biofilm, with occasional protein-rich foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper Red Ancistrus are generally peaceful and well suited to community aquariums. Males can become territorial toward other male Ancistrus, especially around caves, so provide multiple hiding places and visual barriers if more than one is kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank-mate direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corydoras, Rasboras, Tetras, peaceful Barbs, Gouramis, Angelfish and other non-aggressive community fish with compatible water requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e overcrowding bottom-dwelling territories, aggressive large cichlids that may harass smaller plecos, and aquariums without suitable caves or wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquascaping Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInclude driftwood, smooth rocks and at least one appropriately sized cave. Driftwood and mature hardscape provide valuable grazing surfaces, while shaded caves allow the fish to retreat during the day and establish secure territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdentity note:\u003c\/em\u003e This is the short-fin Super Red Bristlenose form sold in the aquarium trade as \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e sp. “Super Red”. It is distinct from the supplier’s Super Red Longfin line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eProduct image: Nicklas Iversen \/ Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-gg-pleco-guide-links=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass \u0026amp; Gill care reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Super Red is part of the Bristlenose\/Ancistrus branch of Pleco keeping. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/blogs\/plecos\/bristlenose-plecos-ancistrus-complete-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBristlenose Plecos \u0026amp; Ancistrus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for habitat and diet, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/blogs\/plecos\/best-tank-mates-for-plecos\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Tank Mates for Plecos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for community planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the Knowledge Hub:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the wider genus, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/plecos\/bristlenose-plecos-ancistrus-complete-guide\"\u003eBristlenose Plecos and Ancistrus\u003c\/a\u003e, including a comparison with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/plecos\/longfin-bristlenose-care-varieties-fin-health\"\u003eLongfin forms\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass And Gill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53980347564326,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/super-red-shortfin-ancistrus.jpg?v=1790767097","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/super-red-shortfin-ancistrus","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}