Lemon Blue-Eyed Bristlenose Longfin Pleco
Welcome to Phil's Gills! We strive to breed the best and healthiest fish for your freshwater aquariums. Thank you for looking and happy fish keeping!
You are purchasing Lemon Blue Eye Longfin Plecos. These fish were born and raised in my fish room. They are on a high-quality diet and have been developing a gorgeous, solid bright-yellow coloration and striking blue eyes.
These fish will ship in a box for 2 to 3 day shipping depending on your location. Please note that occasionally shipping can take 4 days, but this is not common and is out of our control.
Shipping:
Packages will always ship on Monday or Tuesday. We do this to ensure your fish arrive safely in case of any issue with the post office. Please see the listing to confirm the shipping method for your order. We do not ship to Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
DOA Policy:
In the unfortunate event of a DOA — while a rare occurrence — please take a photo of the fish in an unopened bag within 2 hours of receiving your shipment. If the fish is deemed DOA, we will always refund the cost of the fish or offer you the same value toward another fish. Shipping costs cannot be refunded. If the bags have been opened, the DOA policy is voided. We double bag everything we send.
If you have any questions about fish care, please ask before purchasing. Once the fish enter your tank, we are not responsible for uncycled tanks or improper animal care.
General Information — Lemon Blue Eye Pleco
The Lemon Blue Eye Pleco is one of the most popular and stunning color morphs in the aquarium hobby. Unlike true albinos (which have red eyes), these fish possess a brilliant yellow body contrasted by deep, captivating dark blue/black eyes. They are highly efficient algae eaters that bring an incredible splash of color to any tank.
Appearance: They feature a solid, vibrant lemon-yellow body completely free of dark spots. Their most defining feature is their beautiful blue eyes. As they mature, males grow dramatic facial tentacles (bristles), while females stay smooth or have a few small bristles around the snout.
Tank Setup: They thrive in a well-planted aquarium of at least 20 gallons. Provide plenty of caves, rocks, and essential natural driftwood. Scraping driftwood is crucial for their digestion and overall gut health.
Water Conditions: They prefer a pH of 6.5–7.5 and a temperature between 72°F–80°F. Clean, stable water parameters with regular weekly water changes will ensure their yellow coloration stays intensely bright.
Diet: While excellent at grazing on tank algae, they must be supplemented with a varied diet. Feed them high-quality sinking kelp or spirulina wafers, Repashy gel food (Soilent Green), and fresh blanched vegetables like zucchini, cucumber, or green beans.
Compatibility: Incredibly peaceful and passive, making them ideal candidates for community tanks. They can be safely kept with everything from small tetras and rasboras to shrimp and guppies.
Breeding: They are cave breeders and reproduce readily in the home aquarium. The male will lure the female into a tight pleco cave, fertilize the eggs, and fiercely guard/fan the clutch until the fry are free-swimming.
Social Behavior: Active bottom-dwellers that spend their day cleaning surfaces. They are a peaceful, highly functional, and visually striking addition to any freshwater display or breeding setup.
