Description
Albino Short Fin Bristlenose – A Hardy, Elegant Algae-Eater for Your Aquarium
Introducing the Albino Short Fin Bristlenose Pleco, a stunning and practical addition to any freshwater tank. Known for its beautiful pale coloration and short, compact fins, this pleco offers both visual appeal and efficient tank maintenance. With its peaceful nature and diligent algae-eating habits, the Albino Short Fin Bristlenose is perfect for aquarists of all experience levels looking to enhance their tank's beauty and keep it clean.
The Albino Short Fin Bristlenose is characterized by its soft, pale orange or cream-colored body, accented by striking red eyes that give it a distinctive look. Its short, rounded fins make it a more compact and agile version of the traditional Bristlenose pleco, yet it still retains the signature "bristles" on the face, a hallmark of its species. These bristles are more pronounced in males, giving them a unique, "whiskered" appearance.
Aside from its striking aesthetic, the Albino Short Fin Bristlenose is a top-notch algae eater, actively cleaning surfaces like rocks, glass, and decorations. Its non-aggressive, peaceful demeanor makes it an excellent companion for other calm, community-oriented species. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned aquarist, this pleco will thrive in your tank, helping to keep the environment clean and healthy.
Key Features:
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Beautiful Albino Coloring: Soft cream and orange hues with bright red eyes, adding a pop of color and a touch of elegance to your aquarium
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Peaceful and Non-Aggressive: A great choice for community tanks, as it coexists peacefully with other non-aggressive species
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Efficient Algae Feeder: Acts as a natural tank cleaner, helping to eliminate algae from surfaces like glass, decorations, and rocks
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Hardy and Low Maintenance: A resilient species that thrives in various water conditions, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced aquarists
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons for one individual
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Water Temp: 72–79°F (22–26°C)
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pH Range: 6.5–7.5
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Diet: Omnivorous – primarily algae, but will also eat sinking pellets, live/frozen foods (such as bloodworms and brine shrimp), and occasional vegetables like zucchini and spinach
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Lifespan: 5–10 years with proper care
Tip: While this pleco does a great job of keeping algae at bay, providing driftwood in the tank is essential. It helps with digestion and allows your Albino Short Fin Bristlenose to engage in natural behaviors, such as scraping and hiding.
The Albino Short Fin Bristlenose is the perfect combination of beauty and practicality. Its striking albino appearance and efficient algae-eating abilities make it a fantastic addition to your aquarium, enhancing both the visual appeal and health of your tank.
Whether you’re collecting from our store, ordering dry goods, arranging local delivery or having livestock delivered nationwide, we’ve made it simple to choose the right option.
Click & Collect
FREE COLLECTION FROM OUR STORE
Place your order online and select Click & Collect at checkout.
Livestock will normally be bagged when you arrive, helping to minimise the amount of time animals spend packaged. If you’d prefer your livestock to be ready beforehand, simply contact us in advance.
Local Delivery
DELIVERED BY TROPICAL SUPPLIES • WITHIN 25 MILES
Order from our in-store range and have it delivered directly to you using our own local delivery service.
Minimum order: £50
Local Delivery Charges:
Up to 5 miles — FREE
5–10 miles — £10
10–15 miles — £15
15–20 miles — £20
20–25 miles — £25
Distances are measured “as the crow flies” rather than by road.
Once your order has been placed, we’ll contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date and time. We often combine nearby orders into efficient delivery runs, so local delivery may take a little longer during busy periods.
Ordering a large aquarium?
Please make sure someone is available to help unload the aquarium from our van when we arrive.
Dry Goods Delivery
DX Express
0–75kg • Usually 1 working day
Orders placed before 12 noon may be dispatched the same day on our current dispatch days.
Express Pallet
75–500kg • Usually 1–3 working days
Designed for larger and heavier orders that cannot be sent using our standard parcel service.
Please note: We currently dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Adding Something to an Existing Order?
If your original order hasn’t been dispatched yet, simply place the additional items as a Click & Collect order and leave us a note asking us to combine them with your existing order.
Available to Order
See something you want that we don’t currently have on the shelf? Many of our products can be quickly sourced from our suppliers.
Products marked Available to Order are not currently held in stock at our store but are available for us to order on your behalf.
Most items arrive with us within a few days and usually no longer than a week, depending on supplier availability.
Once your item arrives with us, we’ll either dispatch your order or let you know it’s ready for collection, depending on the delivery option you selected.
After receiving your order, we’ll check availability with our supplier. If there are any issues or expected delays, we’ll contact you to let you know.
Nationwide Livestock Delivery
Have your new livestock delivered safely to your door using our specialist livestock delivery service.
Minimum livestock order: £50
Thursday Delivery — £24
Order by: Wednesday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Wednesday afternoon
Delivered: Thursday before 1pm
Friday Delivery — £24
Order by: Thursday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Thursday afternoon
Delivered: Friday before 1pm
Saturday Delivery — £29
Order by: Friday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Friday afternoon
Delivered: Saturday before 1pm
Add Dry Goods to Your Livestock Order
You can include dry goods with your livestock delivery, making it easy to top up food, treatments, equipment and other supplies at the same time.
Please note: Frozen food cannot be shipped with livestock and must be ordered separately.
Already Placed Your Order?
No problem. If your livestock order hasn’t been dispatched yet, place another order using Click & Collect and leave us a note asking us to combine it with your existing order.
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