Anyone know what type of pleco this is? it's about a foot long :0 Also check out my axolotls :D

[Fishmanic]

Are you familiar with cycling a tank? If you can properly cycle the 50 gallon, you could put the axolotl in that tank and leave the pleco by himself in the 75 gallon tank. Read up on caring for these fish.
When did you start keeping fish? I think you have a lot to learn about fishkeeping.

 

[Fishmanic]

It would best if you give that pleco to you LFS if they'll take him. That would solve your problem. If you want a pleco, get one that grows to 5 inches max such as a Bushynose pleco. And house it with compatible fish. Do your research before buying any fish.

 

[Deleted member 149562]

If you can rehome the Pleco either into an aquarium alone...a very big one since he has not stopped growing yet, 50 inches plus is average for a Common Pleco...or the LFS can take him, then fine

But do NOT under ANY circumstances get frustrated with him and release into the nearest river, lake, pond or canal. Not only would that be totally unethical but it would be breaking the law.

 

[@x0lotl guy]

As someone who has owned Axies, the fact that you are keeping such a large ammonia machine like that Pleco with your Axies frankly horrifies me

Axies are so delicate, they need space in an aquarium on their own. They absorb everything that is in the water through their skin and a Pleco is such a messy animal, you would be doing two or three water changes a day and that Pleco will still poison those Axies

Axies are almost extinct in the wild...probably already are extinct. So we as humans must be considerate of their needs, their health and welfare at all times when we keep them in our home aquariums

Pleco's and Axies are nocturnal hunters......their diets are polar opposites, if the Pleco feels that the Axies are encroaching on his space he will attack...and Axies will retaliate. You will (not might) wake one morning to a scene of sheer carnage if you continue to keep those animals together...even on a temporary basis its absolutely wrong and cruel.

Friend, I get it. I do know what you are saying. My axies are REALLy important to me and I know how cool and endangered they are. They are really, really cool! If I didn't take that placeo and try to help it, it would have died before I had a chance to take a picture.. Apparently it was in a tank with tetras and some other smaller fish when the person gave it to me. My axies are both 9" females that cuddle with each other so I feel like them being teared apart in the next 24 hours is very small. I really do appreciate the through consideration. I wish there were more people that would care for them properly and recognize what has happened to their environment.

 

[Fishmanic]

I assume you have a test kit to test ammonia, nitrate and nitrites. You need to test levels and do large water changes if there are any nitrites or ammonia showing.

 

[Deleted member 149562]

It just breaks my heart to see two such wonderful Axies having to share their space with what is a pee & poo machine Pleco that is big enough to do them harm (not just poisoning but physically since the Pleco is significantly stronger)

Even 24 hours is too long...the harm that the Pleco can do via its excrement will have already begun and in 24 hours those awesome Axies could well become very unwell, very quickly and since medications are not suited to use with Axies, it will be down to multiple water changes every day for 10+ days to try and flush their systems out and without any guarantee of success.

I understand your desire to rescue the Pleco but in this instance, those Axies and their health and welfare is way more important than the Pleco can ever be.

It might already be too late for those Axies...I truly hope that is isn't, but a Pleco that size in that aquarium....is horrific.

 

[Fishmanic]

from​

Axolotl Care Guide | Axolotl Central

Our axolotl care guide explains basic information about axolotls and how to properly care for them as pets.

www.axolotlcentral.com

"There are no benefits to cohabiting axolotls, and the situation is neutral at best. Keeping more than one axolotl in the same enclosure often poses danger, as they easily mistake each other for food, may mate and produce accidental eggs, and more than one axolotl in a small aquarium will cause nitrate levels to rise quickly.
"Unfortunately, axolotls generally do not do well with tank mates. The safest tank mates that you can keep with your axolotl are small shrimp.

"Although they may invade each other's personal space, axolotls are not social animals. They are a solitary species that does not care either way whether they are housed with another member of their species, and they feel no sense of company nor loneliness.
There are no benefits to cohabiting axolotls, and the situation is neutral at best. Keeping more than one axolotl in the same enclosure often poses danger, as they easily mistake each other for food, may mate and produce accidental eggs, and more than one axolotl in a small aquarium will cause nitrate levels to rise" quickly."

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Friend, I get it. I do know what you are saying. My axies are REALLy important to me and I know how cool and endangered they are. They are really, really cool! If I didn't take that placeo and try to help it, it would have died before I had a chance to take a picture.. Apparently it was in a tank with tetras and some other smaller fish when the person gave it to me. My axies are both 9" females that cuddle with each other so I feel like them being teared apart in the next 24 hours is very small. I really do appreciate the through consideration. I wish there were more people that would care for them properly and recognize what has happened to their environment.

Some people on this forum come across as harsh when new comers have tank mates/setups that aren’t “proper” in their eyes. (Even if the persons current situation is not ideal)

Obviously it would be best if the axolotls had their own tank, but in your current situation, there’s not much you can do about it.

if the Pleco feels that the Axies are encroaching on his space he will attack...

How, pray tell, would the Pleco attack? They don’t eat/prey on live fish, they are scavengers.

The OP said it was only a temporary setup and that he was trying to find a new home for it. He did better than most in the fact he rescued a giant common Pleco, that would have normally been left for dead. I think we should give him a little bit of breathing room.

 

[Slaphppy7]

If you can rehome the Pleco either into an aquarium alone...a very big one since he has not stopped growing yet, 50 inches plus is average for a Common Pleco...or the LFS can take him, then fine

24 inches max, in the wild, per the linked article...not sure where you got 50" from

But agree, the pleco needs to be rehomed, and certainly not kept with axolotls

Live & learn...

 

[GaryE]

I have seen very healthy and huge common plecos and gibbiceps plecos in 10 degree water in Florida, during cold snaps. Their ideal is 20 to 28, but they do not need heaters. I would never keep one with an axolotl, as common plecos (several different species) are poop machines.

 

[Alice B]

24 inches max, in the wild, per the linked article...not sure where you got 50" from

But agree, the pleco needs to be rehomed, and certainly not kept with axolotls

Live & learn...

There was a 4 ft pleco in a fish breeding pond down near austin, in with giant angelfish. his head was a foot wide when the guy I bought fish from was in that pond catching. As far as I know that pleco is still alive.

 

[Slaphppy7]

There was a 4 ft pleco in a fish breeding pond down near austin, in with giant angelfish. his head was a foot wide when the guy I bought fish from was in that pond catching. As far as I know that pleco is still alive.

Breeding ponds are different than the wild, I'm sure fish in breeding ponds don't have to scavenge for food

That being said, I don't doubt your word

 

[@x0lotl guy]

As someone who has owned Axies, the fact that you are keeping such a large ammonia machine like that Pleco with your Axies frankly horrifies me

Axies are so delicate, they need space in an aquarium on their own. They absorb everything that is in the water through their skin and a Pleco is such a messy animal, you would be doing two or three water changes a day and that Pleco will still poison those Axies

Axies are almost extinct in the wild...probably already are extinct. So we as humans must be considerate of their needs, their health and welfare at all times when we keep them in our home aquariums

Pleco's and Axies are nocturnal hunters......their diets are polar opposites, if the Pleco feels that the Axies are encroaching on his space he will attack...and Axies will retaliate. You will (not might) wake one morning to a scene of sheer carnage if you continue to keep those animals together...even on a temporary basis its absolutely wrong and cruel.

I moved it into the oscar tank last night. its a pretty dirty tank.. after I slowly acclimated it to the temp over about 45 the fish went straight under the heater and it looked like it was super happy.
I get it about the axie tank. They mean a lot to me. It was what you said about the ammonia that made me move it. I didnt ask my house mate first but I dont think he'll mind

 

[@x0lotl guy]

dont experiment with your fish...you need to do proper research about proper care for the fish you want to keep
otherwise you will learn the hard way and will very likely lose fish

how long have you been in the hobby?

Hey, yeah good point. I just didnt want the placeo to die by not taking it. I'd say maybe 3 or 4 years I've been keeping axies.

 

[Fishmanic]

the pleco and axols are in a better situation now...just watch your ammonia, nitritre and nitrate levels....keep the tank clean by doing large weekly water changes and substrate vac