Bristlenose plecos in hard water?

[FishFriend0]

The temperature seems too high for those species, the platy especially. Have you considered lowering it?

Yes I have, what do you think would be an ideal temperature for the tank?

 

[FishFriend0]

Regarding stocking, the oxygen is reduced at higher temperatures.

Makes sense

 

[Naughts]

Yes I have, what do you think would be an ideal temperature for the tank?

My thoughts would be 24c. You can research your species’ temperature range at seriouslyfish.com. Mid-range is ideal but with community tanks there is usually a compromise to be sought.

 

[Gertrudae]

I would stock only one bristlenose. Two male will fight each other, two female could get along but there ist no guarantee and a pair will reproduce. Here in Germany it is very difficult to find a new home for the young.

 

[FishFriend0]

I would stock only one bristlenose. Two male will fight each other, two female could get along but there ist no guarantee and a pair will reproduce. Here in Germany it is very difficult to find a new home for the young.

Yes that makes sense especially since it is my first