9" Plec In 40g Tank

[falcon1]

Is this ok?

 

[fluttermoth]

What are the dimensions of the tank?

The 'rule' for larger fish is at least five times their own body size in length and twice in width, so you'd want a tank at least 4'x 18"x18", which is bigger than a 40g, I think.

 

[SandraNewbie]

That rule would give a 65 to 70 gallon tank. I've heard people say you can go a little less for plecos, because they're not active swimmers. But I don't know the requirements of big plecos.

It's also worth noting that your 9" common Pleco could be a 1 foot monster in 6 to 12 months and get up to 2 feet (rare but I've seen a few) in another 2 to 4 years.

 

[falcon1]

That rule would give a 65 to 70 gallon tank. I've heard people say you can go a little less for plecos, because they're not active swimmers. But I don't know the requirements of big plecos.

It's also worth noting that your 9" common Pleco could be a 1 foot monster in 6 to 12 months and get up to 2 feet (rare but I've seen a few) in another 2 to 4 years.

That is not a problem as here plecos do fine in outdoor ponds. A family friend has one that is about 2000 gallons so I'm set for that lol

 

[raptorrex]

That rule would give a 65 to 70 gallon tank. I've heard people say you can go a little less for plecos, because they're not active swimmers. But I don't know the requirements of big plecos.

It's also worth noting that your 9" common Pleco could be a 1 foot monster in 6 to 12 months and get up to 2 feet (rare but I've seen a few) in another 2 to 4 years.

i dont think it activity that effects the tank size. and would totally agree with fluttermouth.
plecos a poo pumps, or should be.
they also get "crabby" as they age.
its not unknown for them to kill, and eat, other fish.

 

[falcon1]

That rule would give a 65 to 70 gallon tank. I've heard people say you can go a little less for plecos, because they're not active swimmers. But I don't know the requirements of big plecos.

It's also worth noting that your 9" common Pleco could be a 1 foot monster in 6 to 12 months and get up to 2 feet (rare but I've seen a few) in another 2 to 4 years.

i dont think it activity that effects the tank size. and would totally agree with fluttermouth.
plecos a poo pumps, or should be.
they also get "crabby" as they age.
its not unknown for them to kill, and eat, other fish.

I'd like to see it try to eat my striped raphael. That thing is the fish version of a porcupine!