Looking For Community Plecos

[poopsydrew]

hey,
getting a 50 gallon soon heres my stocking plans

6+ glass catfish
6+ boesmani rainbowfish
pair of german blue ram cichlids
butterfly fish
bristlenose pleco
moolight gourami
Ottos ( maybe corys too if i have room, i love em)
amano shrimp

anyway i have been readin the bristlenose pleco would be an ideal choice for a community pleco, however, i am not crazy about how they look. I really want a pleco though for my 50 gallon (US by the way) but obviously it must be peaceful. Are there any other plecos anyone would suggest for my plans? I would really appreciate any advice!

 

[stang1]

Check out this link on smaller Plecos.

Plecos under 8"

You can find most of the info on Planetcafish.com but plenty of members will be happy to answer any questions.

 

[poopsydrew]

Check out this link on smaller Plecos.

Plecos under 8"

You can find most of the info on Planetcafish.com but plenty of members will be happy to answer any questions.

Thanks stang!
I cant tell you how many times you have answered me questions promptly and politely. As a newbie, i really appreciate your help and patience!!!

 

[lilfishie]

if you not so keen on the common bristlenose, maybe have a look at a different bristly

 

[poopsydrew]

if you not so keen on the common bristlenose, maybe have a look at a different bristly

I just realized that the femal doesnt have the bristles on her nose. i am correct in this assumption right? i dont really mind them i just like the way the females look without them...form what ive read though they are a great peaceful pleco...any help?

 

[dwarfgourami]

if you not so keen on the common bristlenose, maybe have a look at a different bristly

I just realized that the femal doesnt have the bristles on her nose. i am correct in this assumption right? i dont really mind them i just like the way the females look without them...form what ive read though they are a great peaceful pleco...any help?

Yes, females are pretty well without bristles. Very nice plec this IMO and not difficult to keep. Mine do a good job on the algae and also eat algae wafers and various vegetables (courgette, peas, spinach, sprouts etc- whatever we're having ourselves really). They like having a place to hide, though I don't find mine very reclusive at all, and they do like having a bit of bogwood to graze on.

 

[poopsydrew]

if you not so keen on the common bristlenose, maybe have a look at a different bristly

I just realized that the femal doesnt have the bristles on her nose. i am correct in this assumption right? i dont really mind them i just like the way the females look without them...form what ive read though they are a great peaceful pleco...any help?

Yes, females are pretty well without bristles. Very nice plec this IMO and not difficult to keep. Mine do a good job on the algae and also eat algae wafers and various vegetables (courgette, peas, spinach, sprouts etc- whatever we're having ourselves really). They like having a place to hide, though I don't find mine very reclusive at all, and they do like having a bit of bogwood to graze on.

Awesome, i think my decision is final, i am getting a bristlesnose pleco once my tank has cycled!! how would you reccomend feeding vegetables (boiled or frozen? 2 -3 times a week?) thanks so much for your help!

 

[stang1]

Hello again!
I tend to feed mine cucumber and courgette about once or twice a week. Most of the time mine eat algae wafers but they do like bloodworm every now and again!

 

[smithrc]

where abouts in the UK are you (I assume UK)

Just wondering as I smell a possible sale - we have some more Starlight bristlenose fry for sale again...

 

[poopsydrew]

Thanks for advice everyone!!! Oh and to answer the last question unfortunatley i live in the us. i would have love to have gotten some young bristlenose plecos. oh well. thanks again to everyone!