BN bristles question (and pics)

[Betty]

Does anyone know if their bristles continue to grow throughout their lives?

I've also wondered what their purpose is? Do the females prefer males with bigger bristles?

 

[flamechica]

I'm absolutely no help, but I have been wondering what they were for too.

 

[L190]

take a look at this link, it is an interesting read http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/s ... clnk&gl=us

 

[tazeat]

That almost looks like the medusa plecos I've seen

I always thought it was to scare off predators. They can get kind of mean when they get territorial.

In my experience the ladies like the bristles

 

[Betty]

It's interesting that the article said they might resemble fish larvae and work to attract females. I wonder if that also makes them attractive to other fish looking for a quick snack!

 

[ArtPleco]

It isnt how big your bristles are.. its how he uses them haha