Plecostomus?

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I'm just wondering about these fish. They seem interesting and I'm wondering would one be happy on his/her own, what type etc. I'll have 3 platys, 1 molly and 3 corys along with it.

 

[Davo86]

plecostomus is a name for over 1000 species, so generally a good idea to be a bit more specific.

pitbull plecs get to a couple of inches
Bristlenose get to around 5"
Gold nuggets to about 8"
Commons to around 18"
Gibbiceps to 24"
Adonis to 36"

 

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That's very helpful Davo, thanks. Would all of these be happy enough alone?

 

[Davo86]

In the main yes they are best kept singularly unless you are wanting to breed them, the few exceptions would be pitbulls and other smaller species like clowns,

 

[Aqua Tom]

Plecs are quite happy to live solo but as Davo86 has alreay stated, some do get huge.

How big is your tank & what other fish do you have in it?


Tom

 

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I might look into a Bristlenose or Goldnugget. I take it they're not aggressive.

 

[Aqua Tom]

I might look into a Bristlenose or Goldnugget. I take it they're not aggressive.

Not in the slightest, but being of the armoured catfish variety shrug off bullies with ease.


Tom

 

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Nice one, thanks guys!!

 

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Tom I have a 10 gal but upgrading soon.

 

[Aqua Tom]

Plecs are mostly nocturnal so once settled you hardly ever see them.

Tom

Tom I have a 10 gal but upgrading soon.

Ok, but please get a bigger tank before introducing fish with the aim of upgrading in the future as this doesnt always play out the way we imagine.

Upgrade 1st - Fish 2nd


Tom

 

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Will do Tom. Good advice.

 

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Sorry guys, I posted this twice by accident.