L144a Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.)
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- All our live fish, shrimp, snails are care with love and passion, when through minimum of 14 days quarantined and shipped from Splashy Fish facility in Springfield, Virginia, USA
This is only apply to live fish order.
What is Our Live Arrival Guarantee?
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
- The customer has chosen USPS First Class Mail as a shipping method.
- The shipping address is a PO Box address
- The order was refused delivery by the customer.
- If the order is returned to the sender for any reason. For instance, an incorrect shipping address, an undeliverable address, etc.
- The order was held for pick up at USPS, UPS, and FedEx offices for longer than 24 hours after the last update on the tracking number.
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim is made after the claim period mentioned below.
- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates, one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
- Take a picture of the shipping box and the shipping label.
- For live fish and other invertebrates: Please provide two pictures of each bag (containing the dead fish) upon arrival. Ensure the images display the bag in its original, unopened condition with the original rubber band intact
- For Snails: Position the snail in one corner of the tank. If the snail does not move within 48 hours, please take several pictures of the snail's opening
- Send an email to DOA@splashyfishstore.com with the subject line: DOA and Your Order Number, or message us on social media.
- In the body of the email, include your tracking number.
- The claim must be sent within the claim period mentioned above.
After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
A selectively bred variety of Ancistrus, the L144A Blue Eye Lemon Pleco is prized by aquarists for both its beauty and utility. Like other Bristlenose plecos, it is a superb algae grazer that helps keep tanks clean while adding color and character. Its bright lemon-yellow body contrasted with piercing blue eyes makes it instantly recognizable and a true showpiece for freshwater setups.
The Lemon Bristlenose pleco remains compact, growing to an adult size of 4–5 inches (10–12 cm), which makes it ideal for smaller aquariums as well as large community tanks. Males develop the classic "bristles" around their snout, giving them an even more distinctive and fascinating look, while females remain smoother and slightly smaller.
Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose plecos are peaceful bottom-dwellers and thrive in community aquariums with other non-aggressive species such as Tetras, Rasboras, Guppies, Corydoras, and Shrimp. They spend much of their time grazing on algae, driftwood, and surfaces, making them excellent natural tank cleaners. Provide plenty of caves, driftwood, and hiding places to support their nocturnal habits and territorial needs, especially for males.
At our Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose Pleco for sale and other freshwater fish for sale are carefully selected and packed with love! Visit us to buy them online or at our aquarium store in Virginia for more betta fish for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, live aquatic plants for sale, and aquarium supplies.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS FISH:
- Brilliant golden-yellow body with striking blue eyes
- Compact adult size (4–5 inches) suitable for smaller aquariums
- Excellent algae grazer and natural tank cleaner
- Peaceful temperament, perfect for planted and community aquariums
- Hardy, beginner-friendly, and long-lived with proper care
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons
- Temperature: 73°–80°F (23°–27°C)
- pH: 6.5–7.5
- Hardness: 5–15 dGH
- Filtration: Moderate to strong, with good oxygenation
CARE GUIDELINES:
- Diet: Omnivorous with a preference for plant matter. Feed high-quality sinking wafers, algae tablets, blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach, cucumber), and occasional protein foods like bloodworms or shrimp.
- Tank Setup: Provide driftwood, smooth stones, caves, and dense planting to replicate their natural habitat. Driftwood is especially important for digestion and grazing.
- Behavior: Nocturnal and peaceful, most active at night, but may emerge during the day in secure aquariums.
Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose Pleco Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to know if Pleco is eating enough?
You can tell if your Bristlenose Pleco is eating enough by observing its body condition and behavior. A healthy Pleco will have a rounded, not sunken, belly, remain active at night, and leave visible grazing marks on driftwood, glass, or rocks. If your pleco appears thin, hides excessively, or ignores food, it may not be getting enough nutrition. Supplement algae grazing with sinking pellets, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables like zucchini or cucumber to ensure it is eating properly.
What is the lifespan of Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose Pleco?
The Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose Pleco typically lives 5 to 7 years in a home aquarium, though some can live longer with excellent care. Clean, stable water conditions, a balanced diet of algae wafers, vegetables, and protein foods, and a tank with hiding spaces all contribute to maximizing their lifespan.
How long does it take Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose Pleco to reach full size?
The Lemon Blue Eyed pleco grows relatively quickly, usually reaching its full adult size of 4–5 inches within 12 to 18 months under proper conditions. Growth rate depends on diet quality, water parameters, and tank size. Providing regular feeding with nutrient-rich foods and maintaining good water quality helps them reach healthy adult size faster.
