Can Killifish Go With A Common Pleco And Black Tetras?

[Durbkat]

I am looking for a cheap 55 gallon tank to rehome my pleco (see sig) and was wondering if killifish were compatible with the pleco and maybe some black tetras?

 

[yvez9]

I don't see any issues for the killifish and pleco, although a 55 is a bit tight for a common pleco, maybe look for a 77 or 90 gallon?

as for the killifish and tetras, it depends on the killifish species

 

[Durbkat]

Unfortuanlty and sadly the pleco is somewhat stunted because he was bought a year ago at the length of 4" and I had no clue on how big they got so I got him and put him in my 10 gallon tank for a year then once I learned about their size I was only able to get a long 20g because it was given to me now a year and a half later he is only 5" to 6" long and some people said that by after a year he should already be 10" long so I think he is alittle stunted and just wanted to give him the biggest tank I can offer so he can grow alittle bit more, if he can. I think their called killifish here is a link to what I believe to be killifish http/www.fishesnpets.net/gallery/killifish/redkilli7.jpg something like that or this since their both colorful http/www.killifish.com/images/guentherigold.jpg So are these compatible with both pleco and black tetra?

 

[yvez9]

you would get a better response concerning these specific species in the oddballs forums as that is where the killifish specialists hang around

I doubt there would be an issue though.

As for the plec, maybe he will continue to grow in the 55 gallon tank.

 

[Durbkat]

Really? Thats GREAT!!!! And thanks for all your help.

 

[BigC]

Again, need to know what Killifish species you intend to keep in your tank. You are looking at only one aspect (compatibility) what about water parmaeters etc.

 

[Durbkat]

Well I showed you all what kind I wanted I even put pictures up. I figured they were freshwater fish to and required the same as plecos and black tetras.

 

[BigC]

Then go ahead, the answer is yes they should be OK with your other charges. I only wanted to give you some more information about that particular species in respect to keeping them in a community tank for show.

 

[Durbkat]

Oh so that wasn't info on how to breed? Is that what they require no gravel and peat or bog wood?

 

[WILDER]

http/www.aquarticles.com/articles/breedi....html#Killifish

 

[Durbkat]

No wilder I don't want to breed I simply want them in a 45g tank with my pleco that will be taken from my long 20g to this tank I might be getting and maybe put some black tetras in with the killifish. So I believe bigc answered it but do you think they are compatible?

Edit: Sorry wilder thought that was a site on how to breed, didn't realise it was a care sheet. Thanks

 

[Bloo]

Durkbat, I have some Killifish that I got from BigC. As he really is a Killi "expert" I'd go with what he recommends - or people who have actually successfully kept these fish. I am too much of a novice Killifish keeper to give you an opinion.

It's not just about "keeping fish" though, is it ? It's about trying to provide the best environment for them isn't it ? Otherwise what's the point of fishkeeping ?

Trying to cram in pretty fish just for show .....

 

[Durbkat]

Thats not what I meant by keep them I meant keep them in the biggest space I can provide. So bigc can I have gravel in the tank with fake plants if I can get a 45g to put my pleco?

 

[BigC]

So bigc can I have gravel in the tank with fake plants

YES....I suppose so.

As he really is a Killi "expert"

Far from being an expert Bloozoo, just that I've been keeping them for so long now that I've learnt a few of the pitfalls along the way. This knowledge was passed on to me by someone else therefore I am only a custodian and I, in turn, pass on what I have learnt to others. They don't have to listen to my ramblings and indeed they might do things differently and get better results or even make a new discovery. One of the things that go to make this hobby of ours so interesting.
Regards
BigC

 

[Durbkat]

Thanks for all your time bigc but now I'm debating getting killifish or angelfish, its driving me crazy and I haven't even gotten the tank yet.